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title: "Cambridgeshire County Council Libraries Open Access"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0291bb"
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# Cambridgeshire County Council Libraries Open Access

Buyer: CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0291bb

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## Summary

The Cambridgeshire County Council is conducting a procurement process titled "Cambridgeshire County Council Libraries Open Access," aimed at enhancing library management services within the region. This project encompasses the installation of an access control system in 33 libraries throughout Cambridgeshire, with plans for an additional four libraries over the next three to four years. The procurement is currently in the Award stage and follows an open procedure. The contract was awarded on 9th February 2021 and involves an initial period of 36 months, with the possibility of a 12-month extension. The procurement method seeks to establish a singular supplier to streamline contract management and efficiency.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in library management services and technology solutions, particularly those capable of implementing entry control systems. Companies that can offer quality solutions alongside competitive pricing will be well-positioned to compete, as the award criteria prioritise quality (60%) and price (40%). With a potential total contract value between £170,000 and £400,000, and the assurance of a long-term partnership, this opportunity is particularly attractive for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to grow their footprint in public sector contracting.

## Notice

Cambridgeshire County Council public library service intends to establish a system for the efficient control of entry to library buildings that allows members of the public to access library services outside of normal library staffed opening times. We aim to install the system into 33 libraries currently in Cambridgeshire, with a further 4 libraries under development in the next 3 to 4 years. The authority is not splitting this contract into lots as they wish to maintain having a single provider for the purposes of contract management and process efficiencies.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Cambridgeshire County Council public library service intends to establish a system for the efficient control of entry to library buildings that allows members of the public to access library services outside of normal library staffed opening times. We aim to install the system into 33 libraries currently in Cambridgeshire, with a further 4 libraries under development in the next 3 to 4 years. The authority is not splitting this contract into lots as they wish to maintain having a single provider for of the purposes of contract management and process efficiencies. This framework is open for use by Cambridgeshire County Council and Peterborough City Council only. The Authority proposes to enter into a Framework Agreement for an initial period of 36 months with the preferred provider, with an option to extend for 12 months, making 48 months in total

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002644-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CAMBRIDGE |
| Post town | Cambridge |
| Postcode | CB3 0AP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC |
| Local authority | Cambridge |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Cambridge |
| Delivery location | TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79995000 - Library management services

## Release History

- 9 Feb 2021 at 16:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002644-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/Login
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:481247-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML

## Provenance

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