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title: "Provision of Library and Archive Services"
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# Provision of Library and Archive Services

Buyer: DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ac83e348-c2cf-4e31-a30b-71163ef9c642

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## Summary

The Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking a contractor for the provision of library and archive services. The procurement process is at the tender stage and the deadline for submissions is 10th January 2024. The contract period will start on 1st December 2024 and end on 30th November 2030. The procurement falls under the services category and is conducted through an open procedure.

This tender for library and archive services by Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council presents an opportunity for businesses in the cultural services industry. Companies that specialise in library services, archives, museums, and related cultural services would be well-suited to compete. Interested parties should register with the Dudley MBC e-tendering website to participate in this exclusive arrangement opportunity.

## Notice

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council (DMBC, the Council) has a statutory duty under the Public Libraries and Museums Act to provide a comprehensive and efficient library service for all persons The Council seeks to enter into an exclusive arrangement with a suitable Contractor for the provision of its library services, archive service, school library service, home library service and maintenance of data in the Dudley Community Information Directory. Additional information: This exercise is being conducted in electronic format. Documents will be published to the Dudley MBC Portal If you wish to take part please, register with Dudley MBC e-tendering website (https://in-tendhost.co.uk/blackcountryportal/aspx/Tenders/Current ) and select the Register/Sign In button which is located on the left hand side of the Homepage. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d50f83f4-96ac-4d7d-bdf0-b51ec5e3ae3a |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Nov 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2024 - 30 Nov 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | WEST MIDLANDS |
| Post town | Dudley |
| Postcode | DY1 1HF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG36 Dudley |
| Local authority | Dudley |
| Electoral ward | St. James's |
| Westminster constituency | Dudley |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92500000 - Library, archives, museums and other cultural services

## Release History

- 29 Nov 2023 at 11:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d50f83f4-96ac-4d7d-bdf0-b51ec5e3ae3a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d50f83f4-96ac-4d7d-bdf0-b51ec5e3ae3a
  29th November 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/blackcountryportal/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- http://www.dudley.gov.uk
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/blackcountryportal/aspx/Tenders/Current

## Provenance

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