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title: "GB-London: Updating the 2007 MLA Guidance on the Management of Controversial Material in Public Libraries to reflect current requirements."
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# GB-London: Updating the 2007 MLA Guidance on the Management of Controversial Material in Public Libraries to reflect current requirements.

Buyer: THE ARTS COUNCIL OF ENGLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c1a8af3a-4e2e-48fd-85b6-85e6ad32a76c

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## Summary

The Arts Council of England is currently conducting a procurement process for a project titled "Updating the 2007 MLA Guidance on the Management of Controversial Material in Public Libraries." Located in London, this initiative falls under the research consultancy services category. The tender is at the active stage, with submissions accepted until 24th May 2022. The project budget is set between £10,000 and £25,000, with the contract expected to commence on 1st June 2022 and conclude on 31st October 2022. The procurement is being executed through an open procedure, allowing broad participation.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for organisations specialising in research consultancy and cultural sensitivity to engage with public library services in the UK. Businesses that can demonstrate expertise in updating guidance documents and providing case studies compliant with current regulatory requirements would be well-suited to compete. Smaller and voluntary community sector enterprises may also find a favourable position, as the tender has been labelled as suitable for this demographic, promoting inclusivity in the bidding process.

## Notice

NOTE: This notice was updated on 05 May 2022 for the following reason: There has been a technical error regarding SMEs participation in the original contract notice. We can confirm this notice is suitable for SMEs.(Arts Council England is seeking a consultant or organisation to update the existing guidance on The Management of Controversial Material in Public Libraries (originally developed by the Museums, Libraries and Archives Council and published in 2007). The updated guidance will include up-to-date context and guidance for identifying, sourcing, appropriately managing and presenting culturally sensitive material as well as case studies that provide a broad, cohesive approach to highlight best practices usable by all local authorities to manage risk and support library service improvements.)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46f90ebb-493f-494e-8fe0-0722058e331c |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 24 May 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 May 2022 - 31 Oct 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| 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 | THE ARTS COUNCIL OF ENGLAND |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | WC1B 3HF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI36 Camden |
| Local authority | Camden |
| Electoral ward | Bloomsbury |
| Westminster constituency | Holborn and St Pancras |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 5 May 2022 at 11:10 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46f90ebb-493f-494e-8fe0-0722058e331c
- 26 Apr 2022 at 14:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46f90ebb-493f-494e-8fe0-0722058e331c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46f90ebb-493f-494e-8fe0-0722058e331c
  5th May 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-London:-Updating-the-2007-MLA-Guidance-on-the-Management-of-Controversial-Material-in-Public-Libraries-to-reflect-current-requirements./C9447QE96G
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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