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title: "Refurbishment of Rotherham Libraries"
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# Refurbishment of Rotherham Libraries

Buyer: ROTHERHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9c401b0a-52e5-4518-8de4-188a0f97fd04

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## Summary

The Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council has successfully completed a public procurement process for the refurbishment of Rotherham Libraries, specifically focusing on the supply and fit of internal furniture for five libraries located in Yorkshire and the Humber. The contract, valued at £200,000, was awarded to Opening The Book Ltd, with the contract period commencing on 31 March 2021 and concluding on 31 May 2021. The tender process followed an open procedure, with the formal submission period ending on 21 January 2021.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for suppliers in the goods category, particularly those specialising in library furniture and design services. Businesses that can provide quality modern furniture solutions, harmonised with existing aesthetics, will find a suitable platform to showcase their capabilities. Given the emphasis on inclusivity, both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to engage in similar future tenders within the public sector.

## Notice

RMBC are seeking a suitable contractor to carry out the refurbishment of 5 of Rotherham's libraries. The contract will be for supply and fit of internal furniture only and we require specialist library design services to supply quality modern furniture that will also attune to the existing aesthetic of the space.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8b8b583-cf80-490c-a5f4-67727ed14aa0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 30 Mar 2021 - 31 May 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £200,000 |
| 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 | ROTHERHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | ROTHERHAM |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S60 1AE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE34 Rotherham |
| Local authority | Rotherham |
| Electoral ward | Boston Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Rotherham |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OPENING THE BOOK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

### Codes

- 39155000 - Library furniture

## Release History

- 1 Apr 2021 at 10:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8b8b583-cf80-490c-a5f4-67727ed14aa0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8b8b583-cf80-490c-a5f4-67727ed14aa0
  1st April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://ww.rotherham.gov.uk

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