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title: "Library Self Serve"
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# Library Self Serve

Buyer: BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c6643c9a-90a7-4ad5-b821-1d064048ad36

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to Bristol City Council, which has completed a tender titled "Library Self Serve" focused on library automation equipment. This project involves the support and maintenance of 35 self-service library kiosks that help streamline library transactions, constituting over 90% of basic interactions. The procurement was carried out as an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on 15 March 2018. The contract, valued at approximately £29,959, commenced on 18 March 2018 and is set to expire on 31 March 2019, located in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents opportunities for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in library services, technological solutions, or self-service systems. Businesses well-versed in the integration of hardware and software to enhance user experience within public sector environments will be particularly well-suited to compete. The contract not only aims to improve library operations but also provides potential for suppliers to expand their presence within the public sector and contribute to the evolution of library services.

## Notice

The support and maintenance of 35 self-service library kiosks, service desk RFID stations and security sails. This system interconnects with the LibrariesWest Library Management System and Capita chip & PIN service plus a platform for the self-service Netloan public access PC booking system. The contract covers hardware, software and licences. This is a system that enables the public to issue and discharge books and other items themselves, currently this takes over 90% of our basic transactions thus releasing staff for other duties. It also allows the libraries to operate in staff-less mode. This project was agreed at Cabinet in 2010.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bcaab441-edc4-4744-82ea-3f5d781812d9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Apr 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Mar 2018 |
| Contract period | 18 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £29,959 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £29,959 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 5TR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Hotwells and Harbourside |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BIBLIOTHECA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

### Codes

- 30238000 - Library automation equipment

## Release History

- 30 Apr 2018 at 13:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bcaab441-edc4-4744-82ea-3f5d781812d9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bcaab441-edc4-4744-82ea-3f5d781812d9
  30th April 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.bristol.gov.uk/

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