--- title: "Torbay Library Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-85bde495-2369-43ab-b6c1-76b3ff3e1ba3" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-85bde495-2369-43ab-b6c1-76b3ff3e1ba3" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-85bde495-2369-43ab-b6c1-76b3ff3e1ba3.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-85bde495-2369-43ab-b6c1-76b3ff3e1ba3.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "TORBAY COUNCIL" published: "2017-12-20" --- # Torbay Library Services Buyer: TORBAY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-85bde495-2369-43ab-b6c1-76b3ff3e1ba3 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-85bde495-2369-43ab-b6c1-76b3ff3e1ba3) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-85bde495-2369-43ab-b6c1-76b3ff3e1ba3.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the Torbay Library Services, initiated by Torbay Council, is currently in the award stage, having been published on 1st March 2017. This tender falls under the category of Library management services, primarily located in the South West of the United Kingdom. The tender period concluded on 27th March 2017, and the contract is anticipated to begin on 26th July 2018, extending for a decade until 26th July 2028. The procurement method employed is a selective competitive procedure with negotiation, with a total contract value of £9,044,000 GBP. This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs), to engage in providing library services, which could lead to innovative solutions and efficient service delivery. Companies with experience in public sector library management, operational efficiencies, and those capable of demonstrating innovative service offerings would be well-suited to compete for this opportunity, contributing to improved value and sustainability for the Torbay Council's library services. ## Notice Torbay Council, like most authorities, is experiencing unprecedented pressure on its finances and must make savings and efficiencies from its annual budget. The Authority has considered whether or not there are different ways of delivering Library Services that represent better value for money, reduce operating costs, provide sustainability and deliver a more modern, innovative service. In July 2016 the Authority ran a bidder event which gave organisations an opportunity to advise the Authority how the service could be improved and achieve savings. As a result the Authority is undertaking a formal procurement exercise and seeks a Service Provider to deliver Library Services on its behalf, providing value for money and reducing the Library service budget. This specification sets out the Authority's requirements for its Library Service by identifying a series of outcomes and outputs and minimum performance standards. Additional information: Read only versions of the tender documents can be accessed from the opportunities area of Supplying the South West e-tendering portal without the need to be registered on the portal. In order to access the editable versions of the documents and to submit a response bidders must be registered on the portal. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c553de97-3a4f-4705-9b82-6569356d52ae | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Dec 2017 | | Submission deadline | 27 Mar 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 8 Dec 2017 | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £904,400 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £8,000,000 | | 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 | TORBAY COUNCIL | | Locality | TORQUAY | | Post town | Torquay | | Postcode | TQ1 3DR | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon | | ITL 3 | TLK42 Torbay | | Local authority | Torbay | | Electoral ward | Tormohun | | Westminster constituency | Torbay | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | LIBRARIES UNLIMITED SOUTH WEST | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 79995000 - Library management services - 92511000 - Library services ## Release History - 20 Dec 2017 at 10:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c553de97-3a4f-4705-9b82-6569356d52ae - 1 Mar 2017 at 08:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12c29591-563c-4d78-aed3-b1a27a4b96af ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c553de97-3a4f-4705-9b82-6569356d52ae 20th December 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12c29591-563c-4d78-aed3-b1a27a4b96af 1st March 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=96a2f676-e7f9-e611-80dd-005056b64545&p=696a9836-1895-e511-8105-000c29c9ba21 Tender Documents ## Notice URLs - http://www.torbay.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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