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title: "Out of Hours Library Services"
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published: "2021-07-29"
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# Out of Hours Library Services

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF KENT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bca8538e-b71b-4ee7-985e-4b257b3765c5

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## Summary

The University of Kent is seeking service providers for its "Out of Hours Library Services" tender, categorised under security services and library services. This procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with submissions due by 13th August 2021. The contract period is set to commence on 14th August 2021 and will last until 15th August 2021. The project is located in the South East of England, specifically in Canterbury, Kent, and follows an open procurement method.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in library or security services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that can deliver out of hours services. Competing for this contract may allow these businesses to expand their service offerings and enhance their visibility within the public sector, fostering potential growth and future collaborations.

## Notice

The University requires out of hours library services. This opportunity is for two lots: Lot 1 - Library Manning Service Lot 2 - Security Service

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0af9ca7-bb0a-4564-b82f-e3fd9b483e85 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 13 Aug 2021 - 15 Aug 2021 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF KENT |
| Locality | CANTERBURY, KENT |
| Post town | Canterbury |
| Postcode | CT2 7NZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ44 East Kent |
| Local authority | Canterbury |
| Electoral ward | Blean Forest |
| Westminster constituency | Canterbury |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79710000 - Security services
- 92511000 - Library services

## Release History

- 29 Jul 2021 at 10:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0af9ca7-bb0a-4564-b82f-e3fd9b483e85

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0af9ca7-bb0a-4564-b82f-e3fd9b483e85
  29th July 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=39014&B=UNIVERSITYKENT
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/97209
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- https://www.kent.ac.uk/finance/procurement.html

## Provenance

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