--- title: "Sandwell Libraries and Archives - Home Library Service. - AWARD" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-809dc44b-7cc5-41d9-99a6-23872f50a218" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-809dc44b-7cc5-41d9-99a6-23872f50a218" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-809dc44b-7cc5-41d9-99a6-23872f50a218.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-809dc44b-7cc5-41d9-99a6-23872f50a218.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2024-04-29" --- # Sandwell Libraries and Archives - Home Library Service. - AWARD Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-809dc44b-7cc5-41d9-99a6-23872f50a218 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-809dc44b-7cc5-41d9-99a6-23872f50a218) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-809dc44b-7cc5-41d9-99a6-23872f50a218.json) ## Summary The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council has awarded a contract for the Home Library Service to Citizens Advice Dudley & Wolverhampton. The procurement method used was an Open procedure, with a contract value of £20,000 and a closing date of Friday 19 April 2024 at 17:00hrs. The contract period is from 27 May 2024 to 26 May 2027 for parcel delivery services and homedelivery of provisions in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. This tender opportunity can benefit businesses offering parcel delivery and home delivery services, specifically suited for companies operating in the services sector. The procurement process, led by Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council, presents an opportunity for growth by providing a free service to residents who cannot visit a library due to illness, disability, or frailty. Businesses interested in this opportunity should consider registering on the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal and expressing interest in the contract to access related documents and submit quotations by the specified deadline. ## Notice Sandwell Libraries and Archives - Home Library Service Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council (the Council) provides a Home Library Service to customers who cannot visit a library. The service has been in operation for many years. However, we wish to outsource the delivery part of the operation of the Home Library Service. No TUPE will be involved. The Home Library Service delivers a range of materials directly to residents of any age who, because of illness, disability or frailty, are unable to visit their local library. The service is also available to carers who have difficulty accessing the library service due to their caring responsibilities. Currently, it forms part of the Outreach Library Service (OLS), based at Central Library, West Bromwich. Home Library Service staff prepare the items for service users and deliver directly to them. This is a free service. The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to Quotation or other related documents. To submit a quotation you will be required to 'Opt In'. For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the 'Guidance for Suppliers' section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. If you require further assistance in respect of the system please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810. Closing date: Friday 19 April 2024 at 17:00hrs ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/546b389a-f0b6-4e34-bdbe-6f420a4233dc | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Apr 2024 | | Submission deadline | 19 Apr 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 28 Apr 2024 | | Contract period | 26 May 2024 - 26 May 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £20,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £68,779 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | WEST MIDLANDS | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B69 3DB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG37 Sandwell | | Local authority | Sandwell | | Electoral ward | Oldbury | | Westminster constituency | West Bromwich | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | CITIZENS ADVICE DUDLEY & WOLVERHAMPTON | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 64 - Postal and telecommunications services - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 64121200 - Parcel delivery services - 85312200 - Homedelivery of provisions ## Release History - 29 Apr 2024 at 11:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/546b389a-f0b6-4e34-bdbe-6f420a4233dc ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/546b389a-f0b6-4e34-bdbe-6f420a4233dc 29th April 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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