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title: "RFID Support & Maintenance"
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buyer: "CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL"
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# RFID Support & Maintenance

Buyer: CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fc81ffa1-4e7a-4d1e-b436-e3aefa5788f9

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## Summary

Cheshire East Council, located in Sandbach, England, has completed a tender procurement for the "RFID Support & Maintenance" project, which involves supporting and maintaining Bibliotheca library equipment used across its libraries. The contract, valued at £96,233.98, was awarded on 1 April 2022 and will be active until 31 March 2025. This procurement was initiated as a direct award method and falls under the services category, specifically related to software package and information systems. The tender period concluded on 31 March 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software and hardware support services, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that have the capability to deliver ongoing maintenance and support for library systems. The successful supplier, Bibliotheca Limited, serves as an example of a business model that aligns with the needs of public sector clients. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in library technologies and customer service will find this procurement particularly relevant for expanding their operations within the public procurement landscape.

## Notice

This contract is for the support and maintenance of the Bibliotheca library equipment hardware which allows library users to return and take out borrowed books etc. from Cheshire East Council libraries.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46dd70b9-6d69-4e70-81dd-6a06455b70f0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Direct Award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £96,233 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £96,233 |
| 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 EAST COUNCIL |
| Locality | SANDBACH |
| Post town | Crewe |
| Postcode | CW11 1HZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD62 Cheshire East |
| Local authority | Cheshire East |
| Electoral ward | Sandbach Town |
| Westminster constituency | Congleton |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BIBLIOTHECA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 19 May 2022 at 09:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46dd70b9-6d69-4e70-81dd-6a06455b70f0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46dd70b9-6d69-4e70-81dd-6a06455b70f0
  19th May 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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