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title: "Libraries Development Plan"
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buyer: "CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2024-10-07"
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# Libraries Development Plan

Buyer: CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d77172bf-b211-483f-8857-8def447f145d

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## Summary

Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council has concluded an open procurement process for the Libraries Development Plan, aimed at shaping the service until 2030. This contract falls under the "Research and development services and related consultancy services" category, with additional relevance to "Library, archives, museums and other cultural services". The procurement, which began on 27 August 2024, was awarded on 1 October 2024, with the contract commencing on 7 October 2024 and set to end on 31 December 2024. The services are to be delivered in England, ensuring the plan aligns with the Council's vision for the next five years.

For businesses specialising in library services, research, and consultancy, this contract represents a significant opportunity. The planning and consultancy sector, particularly SMEs, will benefit from engaging in such tenders, as indicated by the successful award to Joanne Launder Consulting, a specialist consultant. The open procedure allows diverse participation, encouraging businesses focused on research and development or cultural consultancy to compete and potentially secure significant public sector contracts aiding in their growth. The Council's preference for SME involvement underscores the accessibility of these opportunities.

## Notice

The Council are seeking support from an external Libraries specialist to produce a Libraries Development Plan to help shape the service over the next 5 years to 2030

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/833f4ee0-83f4-42e5-b2f6-9aa57bc0e8c5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 6 Oct 2024 - 31 Dec 2024 |
| 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | ELLESMERE PORT |
| Post town | Chester |
| Postcode | CH65 0BA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester |
| Local authority | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Electoral ward | Central & Grange |
| Westminster constituency | Ellesmere Port and Bromborough |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | JOANNE LAUNDER CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 92500000 - Library, archives, museums and other cultural services

## Release History

- 7 Oct 2024 at 15:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/833f4ee0-83f4-42e5-b2f6-9aa57bc0e8c5
- 27 Aug 2024 at 15:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab0c3586-cc33-4406-aaa1-9d3c5103f9e6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/833f4ee0-83f4-42e5-b2f6-9aa57bc0e8c5
  7th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab0c3586-cc33-4406-aaa1-9d3c5103f9e6
  27th August 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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