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title: "The Libraries Consortium"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02d5d0"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF LEWISHAM"
published: "2021-08-17"
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# The Libraries Consortium

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF LEWISHAM  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02d5d0

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## Summary

The London Borough of Lewisham is leading the planning stage for a tender entitled "The Libraries Consortium", which falls under the courier services category within the services procurement sector. This initiative aims to enhance the delivery of library resources among 20 local authorities in the UK. Key activities will involve facilitating the movement of books and materials between participating libraries, thereby improving customer access to a vast collection of 7 million titles. The future notice date for this procurement is scheduled for 1st October 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in courier and distribution services, particularly those equipped to handle logistics related to library resource management. Companies that offer efficient transportation solutions, reliable customer service, and experience with public sector contracts would be well-suited to compete for this procurement. By participating, businesses can contribute to the enhancement of local library services and potentially expand their service offerings across multiple local authority partnerships.

## Notice

Lewisham Council is the lead authority that developed a Framework Agreement for the distribution and courier services required by TLC to move books and other items (library resources) from libraries within a participating authority to another participating authority and within the boundaries of each participating authority, enabling customers to easily access and request catalogued materials from across the TLC.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Lewisham Council is the lead authority that developed a Framework Agreement for the distribution and courier services required by TLC to move books and other items (library resources) from libraries' within a participating authority to another participating authority and within the boundaries of each participating authority, enabling customers to easily access and request catalogued materials from across the TLC.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020066-2021 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 30 Sep 2021 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| 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 | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LONDON BOROUGH OF LEWISHAM |
| Locality | CATFORD |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE6 4RU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark |
| Local authority | Lewisham |
| Electoral ward | Rushey Green |
| Westminster constituency | Lewisham East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64120000 - Courier services

## Release History

- 17 Aug 2021 at 11:42 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020066-2021

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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