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title: "GB-London: Updating MLA Guidance for Public Libraries and Archives on a Standard Charge"
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# GB-London: Updating MLA Guidance for Public Libraries and Archives on a Standard Charge

Buyer: BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a0b86c6a-2d4c-41fb-8751-02e0414cb104

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## Summary

The Arts Council of England is currently overseeing a tender titled "GB-London: Updating MLA Guidance for Public Libraries and Archives on a Standard Charge". This opportunity, classified under research consultancy services, is based in London, UK. The procurement process is at the Tender stage, with the deadline for submissions extended to 19th November 2021 at 12:00. The contract is valued at approximately £25,000, with a minimum threshold of £10,000, and the contract period is set to commence on 26th November 2021 and conclude on 24th January 2022. This tender falls under an accelerated negotiated procurement method.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as it has been specifically identified as suitable for such economic operators. Businesses with expertise in research consultancy services or those focused on public libraries and archival services would particularly benefit from competing for this contract. The extended timeline also allows potential bidders additional time to prepare their proposals, potentially increasing their competitive edge.

## Notice

NOTE: This notice was updated on 03 November 2021 for the following reason: Tender deadline extended until 19/11/2021 at 12:00(Updating the 2010 MLA guidance Public Libraries, Archives & New Development: A Standard Charge Approach to reflect current circumstances including planning guidance) Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d43c2cb5-8d6f-4ecc-b9a3-7c0ca4f5e593 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Other - ACCELERATED_NEGOTIATED |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 26 Nov 2021 - 24 Jan 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| 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 | BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED |
| Additional buyers | THE ARTS COUNCIL OF ENGLAND |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | WC1B 3HF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI36 Camden |
| Local authority | Camden |
| Electoral ward | Bloomsbury |
| Westminster constituency | Holborn and St Pancras |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 3 Nov 2021 at 11:00 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d43c2cb5-8d6f-4ecc-b9a3-7c0ca4f5e593
- 3 Nov 2021 at 10:25 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d43c2cb5-8d6f-4ecc-b9a3-7c0ca4f5e593
- 21 Oct 2021 at 15:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d43c2cb5-8d6f-4ecc-b9a3-7c0ca4f5e593

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d43c2cb5-8d6f-4ecc-b9a3-7c0ca4f5e593
  3rd November 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-London:-Updating-MLA-Guidance-for-Public-Libraries-and-Archives-on-a-Standard-Charge/Z27298YWA5
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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