--- title: "GB-London: Library Advocacy Film" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ca847b4b-bbd3-41e7-a659-a7c7a5888840" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ca847b4b-bbd3-41e7-a659-a7c7a5888840" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ca847b4b-bbd3-41e7-a659-a7c7a5888840.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ca847b4b-bbd3-41e7-a659-a7c7a5888840.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND" published: "2021-04-28" --- # GB-London: Library Advocacy Film Buyer: ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ca847b4b-bbd3-41e7-a659-a7c7a5888840 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ca847b4b-bbd3-41e7-a659-a7c7a5888840) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ca847b4b-bbd3-41e7-a659-a7c7a5888840.json) ## Summary The Arts Council England is seeking proposals for a project titled "Library Advocacy Film," aimed at highlighting the essential role of public libraries in community recovery following the Covid-19 pandemic. The procurement falls within the research and development services category and is currently in the Tender stage. Interested parties should submit their bids by 21st May 2021, with the contract expected to commence on 31st May 2021 and conclude by 19th July 2021. This tender is issued under an open procurement method, with a total contract value of £50,000, and a minimum budget set at £25,000. This opportunity is particularly well-suited to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in film production, digital media, and community outreach initiatives. By participating in this project, businesses can contribute to the promotion of library services, while also benefiting from increased exposure and recognition within the community, particularly in terms of demonstrating the valuable support libraries provide in economic recovery, education, and cultural engagement. ## Notice Many library services are facing an unprecedented financial challenge in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. Although it has been widely acknowledged that library services have played a huge part in supporting their communities throughout the pandemic, there is a danger that the successes of digital library provision are perceived by decision makers as an opportunity to reduce the physical library offer and ease some of the financial pressures local authorities will be facing. Public libraries have the potential to play a key role in the recovery and renewal of our communities. They deliver tangible benefits to the local economy, educational outcomes and the health and well being of all in our communities and especially the most vulnerable. The libraries team wish to commission an advocacy film to illustrate that a robust and appropriately invested library service is vital to community recovery and to support library Heads of Service's conversations with decision makers within local authorities. The film will demonstrate that libraries promote access to reading, training, digital skills, trusted information and cultural experiences to people at every stage of their lives. Libraries Connected have identified five key areas where libraries can play a central role in meeting the needs of individuals and communities who may be struggling to overcome the effects of the Covid-19 crisis. These are: *Economic recovery with help and training for job seekers and entrepreneurs, making links between how libraries can support high street renewal by driving footfall and forming part of an experiential offer in addition to retail. *Education support for children and SEND students who struggled to learn at home *Isolation mitigation for vulnerable groups and to help people to reconnect locally *Digital inclusion for residents who lack IT skills or have no access to the Internet *Cultural partnership to help local artists and arts organisations to continue their work. Please note: to access the tender documentation and to bid for the opportunity you must log-in to the e-Sourcing portal. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be0830bf-830a-40ca-bff2-dc3bb81bc096 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Apr 2021 | | Submission deadline | 21 May 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 May 2021 - 19 Jul 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £50,000 | | 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 | ARTS COUNCIL 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 - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 28 Apr 2021 at 10:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be0830bf-830a-40ca-bff2-dc3bb81bc096 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be0830bf-830a-40ca-bff2-dc3bb81bc096 28th April 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-London:-Library-Advocacy-Film/S9R39TS9KS Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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