--- title: "350_19 Library Solutions and Systems" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b1be6a4a-f597-48bf-835d-b515173d0aaf" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b1be6a4a-f597-48bf-835d-b515173d0aaf" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b1be6a4a-f597-48bf-835d-b515173d0aaf.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b1be6a4a-f597-48bf-835d-b515173d0aaf.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ESPO" published: "2019-08-16" --- # 350_19 Library Solutions and Systems Buyer: ESPO Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b1be6a4a-f597-48bf-835d-b515173d0aaf [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b1be6a4a-f597-48bf-835d-b515173d0aaf) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b1be6a4a-f597-48bf-835d-b515173d0aaf.json) ## Summary ESPO is actively seeking suppliers to establish a framework agreement for the provision of Library Solutions and Systems, specifically targeting Library RFID equipment, self-service technology, and library management systems. This procurement falls within the goods category and has an estimated value of £20 million. The tender is currently in the planning phase, with a deadline for submissions set for 12:00 midday on 20th September 2019. The resultant contracts will start on 1st November 2019 and potentially extend by an additional 24 months, providing various public sector organisations across the UK access to these library solutions. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in library automation, self-service technologies, and related software solutions. Companies that focus on providing installation, support, and maintenance services, particularly those recognised as small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary/community sector organisations (VCSEs), are well-positioned to compete. Additionally, this framework allows for secondary agreements with third sector clients, enabling wider market reach for successful bidders. ## Notice ESPO is seeking to establish a framework agreement with a number of suppliers for the provision of Library RFID equipment, self-service technology, installation, support and maintenance and associated services. We are also looking to include the scope of library management systems and associated support services to provide our customers with an overall library solution. Lot 1A: Library RFIDs - This lot requires suppliers to provide library RFID equipment, software, installation, support and maintenance and training. Including any additional services to help deliver an efficient library solution. Lot 1B: Self Service Technology - This lot requires suppliers to provide self-service technology and hardware to enable the general public to access libraries during non-core hours. Including any additional services to help deliver an efficient library solution. Lot 2: Library Management Systems and Associated Support Services - This lot requires suppliers to provide both a cloud hosted library management system that will enable that will keep a record of all activity and transactions which occur within the library. Suppliers should also be able to provide any associated hardware, installation, support and maintenance and training. Including any associated services to help deliver an efficient library solution. The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated includes the option period. An eAuction process may be used to award subsequent call off contracts following the reopening of competition among the parties to the Framework Agreement. To tender: (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org, (b) Register (c) Search for tender opportunity 350_19 d) Express an interest (e) Download the tender from the website. Please note: the closing date for submission of tenders is 12:00 midday, 20/09/2019. Additional information: As a Central Purchasing Body as defined by the EU Procurement Directive 2014/24/EU, the Framework Agreement is open for use by Public Bodies (defined at https://www.espo.org/ESPO/media/Documents/FAQs/ESPO-s_powers_to_trade__website_-2016-12-22.pdf) that also fall into one of the following classifications of user throughout all administrative regions of the UK: Local Authorities; Educational Establishments (including Academies); Central Government Departments and Agencies; Police, Fire & Rescue and Coastguard Emergency Services; NHS and HSC Bodies, including Ambulance Services; Registered Charities; Registered Social Landlords; The Corporate Office of the House of Lords, The Corporate Officer of the House of Commons; or any public body established by or under the Scotland Act 1998 or any Act of the Scottish Parliament. Details of the classification of end user establishments and geographical areas are available at: http://www.espo.org/About-us-%281%29/FAQs/Legal ESPO has established a commercial trading company, ESPO Trading Limited, whose target clients are third sector organisations such as national and local charities, public sector mutual organisations and other organisations involved in the delivery of services to or for the public sector. The successful Supplier may be asked to enter into an additional separate framework agreement (the Second Framework) with ESPO Trading Limited on materially similar terms to that found in the tender pack to be entered into by ESPO itself. Any Second Framework agreement will be a purely commercial agreement and will, for the avoidance of doubt, not be governed by the Public Contract Regulations 2015 or other public procurement legislation. ESPO Trading Limited may enter into the second framework agreement with the successful supplier and make it available to third sector clients who themselves are not required to follow the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or other public procurement legislation. Accordingly, this is provided for bidders' information only. To tender: (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org, (b) Register (c) Search for tender opportunity 350_19 d) Express an interest (e) Download the tender from the website. Please note: the closing date for submission of tenders is 12:00 midday, 20/09/2019. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d47e1f2-d41d-4832-815d-57847efb284e | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Aug 2019 | | Submission deadline | 20 Sep 2019 | | Future notice date | 16 Aug 2019 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Nov 2019 - 31 Oct 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £20,000,000 | | 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 | ESPO | | Locality | LEICESTER | | Post town | Leicester | | Postcode | LE19 1ES | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland | | Local authority | Blaby | | Electoral ward | Enderby | | Westminster constituency | South Leicestershire | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages - 48 - Software package and information systems - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 30238000 - Library automation equipment - 48160000 - Library software package - 48161000 - Library management system - 79995000 - Library management services ## Release History - 16 Aug 2019 at 07:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d47e1f2-d41d-4832-815d-57847efb284e - 16 Aug 2019 at 07:27 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11909d3c-cd1a-4b5c-95b2-784e37bf1015 - 17 Jun 2019 at 08:40 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d741ecc-9f8c-493c-9a41-a8364dc7dc0f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d47e1f2-d41d-4832-815d-57847efb284e 16th August 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11909d3c-cd1a-4b5c-95b2-784e37bf1015 16th August 2019 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d741ecc-9f8c-493c-9a41-a8364dc7dc0f 17th June 2019 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - http://www.eastmidstenders.org East Mids Tenders ## Notice URLs - http://www.espo.org/ - http://www.espo.org/About-us-%281%29/FAQs/Legal - https://www.espo.org/ESPO/media/Documents/FAQs/ESPO-s_powers_to_trade__website_-2016-12-22.pdf ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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