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title: "GB-London: Library Assessment Strategy"
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# GB-London: Library Assessment Strategy

Buyer: ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d2ca1c89-9128-4261-b131-7aafe89b1bc3

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by Arts Council England, is for the project titled "GB-London: Library Assessment Strategy," focused on the research consultancy services sector. The tender period concluded on 8 July 2021, and the contract commenced on 9 July 2021, set to run until 31 October 2021. This open procedure procurement seeks to standardise data collection within public libraries across England, highlighting the need for transparent assessment strategy development. The project encompasses delivery across various geographic areas, including the UK and other territories.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialised in research consultancy, particularly those with expertise in data management and analysis within public sectors. Companies that can demonstrate innovative approaches to standardising operations and improving service delivery in library and archive sectors would be well-suited to engage in this procurement process, potentially resulting in valuable partnerships and enhanced business growth in an underdeveloped area of public service management.

## Notice

The public library network in England is made up of 150 library services, each operating with their own distinct resources, capacity and skillsets. There is a huge variation in delivery models, which often comprise services delivered in-person, digitally and through various outreach programmes. Data collection within the public library and archive sectors in England is currently ad-hoc, inconsistent and not particularly transparent. Library services often collect a variety of data but not a lot is known on a service-by-service basis about what is collected or how it is used. Similarly, while there are a number of other sources of data available, such as the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) Library Statistics, the DCMS Open Data Project, Libraries Hacked's mobile library data and other more ad-hoc datasets collected by individual library authorities, how this data is utilised varies by service. For example, linking if possible, to the following (this is not an exhaustive list), 1.How data exports are defined and standardised between library services (The DCMS library data schemas work) 2.How combined data can be used to deliver public information across multiple library services. 3.How data can be used to assess and accredit library services. (Libraries Connected accreditation project) Arts Council England is seeking a consultant / consultants to develop an assessment strategy for the public library and archive sectors in England 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/a1a2d136-79fc-4b92-ab64-00db2f30a31f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Jul 2021 |
| Contract period | 8 Jul 2021 - 31 Oct 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £32,170 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £32,170 |
| 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 | 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FRANKIE WILSON CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 22 Jul 2021 at 13:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1a2d136-79fc-4b92-ab64-00db2f30a31f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1a2d136-79fc-4b92-ab64-00db2f30a31f
  22nd July 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=613022258
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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