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title: "Merton Libraries Self-Service Replacement Project - Soft market testing"
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buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF MERTON"
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# Merton Libraries Self-Service Replacement Project - Soft market testing

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF MERTON  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b347dc2f-6520-45a6-b169-cbfa380d77c2

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## Summary

The London Borough of Merton is in the planning stage for the "Merton Libraries Self-Service Replacement Project - Soft market testing." This procurement project aims to acquire new self-service technology for library services, replacing existing technology nearing its end of life. The process falls under the "Library services" industry category and will be located in England, United Kingdom. There is an engagement end date for market testing on 10th October 2024. This initiative is a part of early market engagement to gather insights and not a call for competition.

This soft market testing provides opportunities for businesses in the technology and library services sectors to engage with the Authority early in the procurement process. It is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to offer innovative self-service solutions. Given that the project seeks new technology to replace obsolete systems, companies specialized in library automation and self-service technologies can explore potential collaborations to shape future procurement specifications and strategies.

## Notice

The London Borough of Merton ("the Authority") is seeking to undertake a procurement exercise to address the imminent conclusion of our existing contract. This project aims to procure replacement technology as the existing technology draws towards its end of life. The Authority would like to discuss the provision of Self-Service Replacement technology. There are a set of questions at the end of the document that we request responses to. Please note that this is NOT a call for competition.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da0af6df-7439-47ae-bcbf-a974171b86ad |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 10 Oct 2024 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LONDON BOROUGH OF MERTON |
| Locality | MORDEN |
| Post town | Sutton |
| Postcode | SM4 5DX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI6 Outer London - South |
| ITL 3 | TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton |
| Local authority | Merton |
| Electoral ward | Merton Park |
| Westminster constituency | Wimbledon |
| 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92511000 - Library services

## Release History

- 4 Oct 2024 at 11:09 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da0af6df-7439-47ae-bcbf-a974171b86ad

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da0af6df-7439-47ae-bcbf-a974171b86ad
  4th October 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=d0d87fc3-2f77-ef11-812f-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.merton.gov.uk/

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