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title: "HCC 02/19 - The Provision of Library Services in Hertfordshire - AWARD"
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# HCC 02/19 - The Provision of Library Services in Hertfordshire - AWARD

Buyer: SUPPLY HERTFORDSHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ac4d92e9-02d9-44a0-bd02-20d77d445ee7

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## Summary

The Hertfordshire County Council has completed a tender process for the Provision of Library Services in Hertfordshire, with the contract awarded to Libraries for Life. This procurement process, classified under library services (CPV code 92511000), utilised a selective procurement method through a restricted procedure. The contract is valued at £127.5 million and commenced on 1st August 2019, stretching until 31st March 2030. The tender period concluded on 5th March 2019, while the award notice was published on 9th October 2019. The delivery addresses are located in the East of England, specifically Hertfordshire.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs), given their suitability for participation in this contract. Businesses specialising in library management, archival services, or cultural services will find this procurement particularly relevant. Such dynamics foster a competitive environment where innovative solutions in library services can lead to sustainable growth for emerging and established companies in the sector.

## Notice

Hertfordshire County Council has awarded a contract for the Provision of Library Services in Hertfordshire. Successful Supplier: Libraries for Life Contract Notice Number: 2019-OJS029-065022 Award Notice Number: 2019-OJS172-420298

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40f7d47d-8344-42fe-af97-d3ecc36644cb |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Oct 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Mar 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Jul 2019 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2019 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £127,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £127,500,000 |
| 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 | SUPPLY HERTFORDSHIRE |
| Locality | HERTFORDSHIRE |
| Post town | Stevenage |
| Postcode | SG13 8DE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | East Hertfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Hertford Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Hertford and Stortford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LIBRARIES FOR LIFE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 79995000 - Library management services
- 92500000 - Library, archives, museums and other cultural services
- 92510000 - Library and archive services
- 92511000 - Library services

## Release History

- 9 Oct 2019 at 14:10 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40f7d47d-8344-42fe-af97-d3ecc36644cb
- 9 Oct 2019 at 14:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40f7d47d-8344-42fe-af97-d3ecc36644cb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40f7d47d-8344-42fe-af97-d3ecc36644cb
  9th October 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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