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title: "Somerset Libraries furniture mini competition using YPO Library Solutions 888"
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# Somerset Libraries furniture mini competition using YPO Library Solutions 888

Buyer: SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fd8c7e96-4e43-4a2e-84f9-53d3ced77344

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## Summary

The public procurement process is initiated by Somerset County Council for the title "Somerset Libraries furniture mini competition using YPO Library Solutions 888," targeting the industry category of furniture and furnishings. Located in Bridgwater, England, this process is currently in the Award stage. The contract, valued at £300,000, is part of a refurbishment project for Bridgwater Library, which is scheduled to begin on 2nd August 2021 and run until 1st August 2023. Key dates include the tender deadline on 15th April 2021. The method adopted for this procurement is the open procedure.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the design and supply of furniture, particularly for those that specialise in innovative and modern furnishing solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) might find this opportunity especially appealing, as the successful supplier may also be considered for future projects in several other libraries in Somerset, thus allowing for potential growth and expansion into additional contracts.

## Notice

Bridgwater Library is the 3rd largest and busiest library in Somerset, it is also in part, a Grade II listed building. It is due to undergo some major building and internal refurbishment works in 2022. Somerset Libraries is looking for an innovative and modern approach to the design layout, to showcase our book stock and provide an exciting space for the community in and around Bridgwater. We operate a staffed and self-service option at Bridgwater (3 kiosks). The purpose of this quotation is for the design and furniture for Bridgwater Library however it is our intention for the successful supplier to be used for several more libraries to keep the look and feel the same. These include but are not limited to the following libraries: Wellington Minehead Langport Crewkerne We therefore require that the prices quoted for Bridgwater library to be available for these projects also (please note subsequent furniture requirements for all of the above 4 libraries combined will be approximately 40% to 50% of the size of the Bridgwater requirement.)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ebf0f45-94f4-44fc-86a8-35201d9d3d55 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Jul 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Aug 2021 - 1 Aug 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £300,000 |
| 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 | SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | TAUNTON |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA1 4DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Bishop's Hull & Taunton West |
| Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington |
| 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 | FG LIBRARY PRODUCTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

### Codes

- 39000000 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

## Release History

- 8 Jul 2021 at 13:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ebf0f45-94f4-44fc-86a8-35201d9d3d55

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ebf0f45-94f4-44fc-86a8-35201d9d3d55
  8th July 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk

## Provenance

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