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title: "Contract Award Notice Provision of Partnership Libraries"
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buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF BARNET COUNCIL"
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# Contract Award Notice Provision of Partnership Libraries

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF BARNET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d059d719-1ec3-4bb8-b3bd-d76e1e0e23a7

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## Summary

The London Borough of Barnet Council has completed a tender process for the "Contract Award Notice Provision of Partnership Libraries," aimed at enhancing library services within the borough. This project falls under the cultural services industry category and is located in London, UK. The procurement method utilised was an open procedure, and the contract value is set at £263,000. The award was published on 30th January 2017, and the contract is scheduled to run from 1st April 2017 to 31st March 2027. The Council has invited community groups, not-for-profit organisations, and resident groups to submit expressions of interest to manage four specific libraries, which are part of the overall library network.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for community-focused businesses and organisations looking to expand their operations within the library and cultural services sector. Businesses that can foster strong ties with the local community and demonstrate a commitment to collaborative service development will be well-positioned to compete for management of the Partnership libraries. Given the emphasis on community management, organisations with experience in community engagement and a proven track record in library or cultural services could find this tender particularly advantageous for growth and establishing a presence in the local area.

## Notice

Contract award notification for the provision of the new Partnership libraries are part of Barnet Council's recently announced plans to reshape the Library service that will, amongst other things, keep all 14 libraries open. 4 will be community-managed Partnership libraries which will be run by community groups as part of the overall library network. This means services will be developed jointly with local communities and Partnership libraries will remain part of the statutory library network, retaining the LBB branding.Barnet Council is now inviting community groups, not-for-profit and voluntary organisations and groups of residents to come forward to run East Barnet, South Friern, Mill Hill and Childs Hill Partnership libraries.Expressions of Interest are required to short-list for business case submission.The Council will be responsible for providing the library space, grant funding, books and other resources.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef49f4d2-d494-4d77-884c-602ec688ddb6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jan 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jan 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Dec 2016 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £263,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £263,000 |
| 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 | LONDON BOROUGH OF BARNET COUNCIL |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | North London |
| Postcode | N11 1NP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West |
| ITL 3 | TLI71 Barnet |
| Local authority | Barnet |
| Electoral ward | Brunswick Park |
| Westminster constituency | Chipping Barnet |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | INCLUSION BARNET; KISHARON; NW7HUB |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92500000 - Library, archives, museums and other cultural services

## Release History

- 30 Jan 2017 at 17:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef49f4d2-d494-4d77-884c-602ec688ddb6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef49f4d2-d494-4d77-884c-602ec688ddb6
  30th January 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.mytenders.org/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN137915
  NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided.

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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