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title: "Expressions of interest for operating a community hub and Library"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ca3f70f3-c45e-4b32-b256-10947196d41f"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2022-11-25"
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# Expressions of interest for operating a community hub and Library

Buyer: SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ca3f70f3-c45e-4b32-b256-10947196d41f

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## Summary

The Southampton City Council has initiated a procurement process for operating a community hub and Library, open to organisations and partners. The contract is for a long-term arrangement based in Cobbett Road, with a contract period from March 31, 2023, to March 31, 2028. The tender period ends on December 15, 2022, inviting expressions of interest from businesses in the services category.

This tender by Southampton City Council provides an opportunity for SMEs and VCSEs to compete in offering library services and services furnished by social membership organisations. Businesses interested in providing community-oriented services in Southampton are well-suited to participate in this procurement, open for a wide range of countries including the United Kingdom and other international locations.

## Notice

Southampton City Council are seeking organisations and partners who have the vision and experience to respond to the needs of the local community, to apply for a long-term arrangement, based from Cobbett Road to provide a library and community offer suitable to the asset and the community.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7984e0a9-ea3c-4c46-ac75-4217020d4262 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Nov 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Dec 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| 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 | SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO14 7LY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Bargate |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Itchen |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 92511000 - Library services
- 98133000 - Services furnished by social membership organisations

## Release History

- 25 Nov 2022 at 08:32 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7984e0a9-ea3c-4c46-ac75-4217020d4262
- 8 Mar 2022 at 10:55 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7984e0a9-ea3c-4c46-ac75-4217020d4262
- 8 Mar 2022 at 10:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7984e0a9-ea3c-4c46-ac75-4217020d4262

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7984e0a9-ea3c-4c46-ac75-4217020d4262
  25th November 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login?cid=sout019
  Proactis Supplier Network

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