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title: "Provision of Library Management Services"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2020-07-20"
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# Provision of Library Management Services

Buyer: ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d019e1f9-3bcc-45b5-bc9f-abc6b622a2aa

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## Summary

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL is seeking providers for the "Provision of Library Management Services," a contract valued at £472,519.20 under the Library management services category. This procurement process is in the Award stage, with the contract period commencing on 10th July 2020 and concluding on 9th July 2024. The tender period for submissions ended on 1st June 2020. The procurement method is selective, involving a call-off contract from a framework agreement established by the London Borough of Sutton for The Libraries Consortium.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in library management systems to enhance their market presence. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) would be particularly suited to compete, given the nature of the services required. The awarded contract is currently held by Sirsi Ltd t/a SirsiDynix, indicating the type of expertise and solutions that align with the buyer's expectations for this project.

## Notice

This contract is for the provision of an integrated online Library Management System (LMS). This is a call off contract from a framework agreement which was let by London Borough of Sutton on behalf of The Libraries Consortium (TLC).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c761a952-b8a9-469d-b879-87b53ab6d3fa |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jul 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jun 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Jul 2020 |
| Contract period | 9 Jul 2020 - 9 Jul 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £472,519 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £472,519 |
| 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 | ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHELMSFORD |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM1 1QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH36 Heart of Essex |
| Local authority | Chelmsford |
| Electoral ward | Moulsham and Central |
| Westminster constituency | Chelmsford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SIRSI LTD T/A SIRSIDYNIX |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79995000 - Library management services

## Release History

- 20 Jul 2020 at 13:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c761a952-b8a9-469d-b879-87b53ab6d3fa

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c761a952-b8a9-469d-b879-87b53ab6d3fa
  20th July 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.essex.gov.uk

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