--- title: "Sandwell Libraries and Archives - Home Library Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-894b7f3e-1609-4abf-b991-bb5c629609ee" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-894b7f3e-1609-4abf-b991-bb5c629609ee" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-894b7f3e-1609-4abf-b991-bb5c629609ee.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-894b7f3e-1609-4abf-b991-bb5c629609ee.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2023-09-11" --- # Sandwell Libraries and Archives - Home Library Service Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-894b7f3e-1609-4abf-b991-bb5c629609ee [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-894b7f3e-1609-4abf-b991-bb5c629609ee) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-894b7f3e-1609-4abf-b991-bb5c629609ee.json) ## Summary The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is tendering a contract for the provision of the Home Library Service, which delivers materials to residents who cannot visit a library. The procurement stage is currently open, with a closing date set for Friday 29th September 2023 at 15:00. The contract falls under the services category and will have a value of £75,000. The tender is using an open procedure method, and interested businesses can access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal for further details. The contract period is from 1st November 2023 to 31st October 2026. This tender opportunity presents a chance for businesses in the parcel delivery services and home delivery of provisions sectors to expand their operations. Companies with expertise in providing delivery services, particularly to customers with specific needs such as the elderly or individuals with disabilities, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council aims to outsource part of its Home Library Service operation, creating a new business opportunity within the public sector for suitable service providers. ## Notice Sandwell Libraries and Archives - Home Library Service BRIEF DESCRIPTION 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 part of the operation of the Home Library Service. 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 29 September 2023 at 15:00hrs Additional information: Sandwell Libraries and Archives - Home Library Service BRIEF DESCRIPTION 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 part of the operation of the Home Library Service. 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 29 September 2023 at 15:00hrs Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7919c7d-a0e2-4b06-9e25-78645fde31a9 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Sep 2023 | | Submission deadline | 29 Sep 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Nov 2023 - 31 Oct 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £75,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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) | ## 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 - 11 Sep 2023 at 15:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7919c7d-a0e2-4b06-9e25-78645fde31a9 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7919c7d-a0e2-4b06-9e25-78645fde31a9 11th September 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## 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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