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title: "Library Flex- Buckinghamshire Self -Operated Libraries"
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# Library Flex- Buckinghamshire Self -Operated Libraries

Buyer: BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a62c41a9-fd16-451d-982c-a7da665bb8c4

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## Summary

Buckinghamshire Council has concluded the procurement process for the "Library Flex- Buckinghamshire Self-Operated Libraries" project, aimed at enhancing access and achieving cost savings for eight large libraries in Buckinghamshire. The tender, classified under IT services and library services, involved the direct award of a contract valued at £142,000 to Lyngsoe Systems for the provision of self-operated library technology. The process progressed from planning through to the award stage, with the crucial dates being the contract award on 19 February 2025, the tender period ending on 7 February 2025, and the contract running from 24 February 2025 to 23 February 2027. The services will be delivered across locations in England, United Kingdom.

This procurement project opens up significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those offering innovative library solutions. Companies experienced in developing and implementing unattended access technology will find this contract beneficial for showcasing their capabilities and expanding their market presence. Larger enterprises capable of delivering comprehensive technology solutions in public sector environments would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts. The direct procurement method via an established framework also highlights the importance of holding positions on such frameworks for future business growth.

## Notice

On 2 January 2025 Cabinet agreed the implementation of 'Library Flex', an innovative delivery model for eight of the larger Buckinghamshire libraries that will increase access and deliver cost savings. Library Flex involves the use of new technologies to enable customer access to unstaffed library sites. This technology allows library members to access the library using their membership card and PIN, enabling them to use the library to borrow books, use computers, and access other library services without staff presence. Buckinghamshire Council Library Service conducted soft market research, and awarded Lyngsoe the contract to provide the self-operated technology via a direct Award using the Surrey County Council Framework for the provision of Unattended Library Self-Service Access - Technology and Associated Services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f81ed02b-eaf5-4053-bd52-da24432b261b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 24 Feb 2025 - 23 Feb 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £142,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £142,000 |
| 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 | BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | AYLESBURY |
| Post town | Hemel Hempstead |
| Postcode | HP20 1UA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ13 Buckinghamshire |
| Local authority | Buckinghamshire |
| Electoral ward | Aylesbury North |
| Westminster constituency | Aylesbury |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LYNGSOE SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 92511000 - Library services

## Release History

- 9 Apr 2025 at 09:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f81ed02b-eaf5-4053-bd52-da24432b261b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f81ed02b-eaf5-4053-bd52-da24432b261b
  9th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.buckinghamshire.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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