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title: "Library distribution and courier services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02d5d1"
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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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# Library distribution and courier services

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF LEWISHAM  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02d5d1

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## Summary

The London Borough of Lewisham is preparing a procurement process for "Library distribution and courier services," aimed at enhancing library services across its consortium of 20 local authorities. This planned tender falls under the services category, specifically focusing on postal and telecommunications services. Key details include the anticipated notice date of 7th October 2021 and a delivery region specified as the UK. The legal basis for this tender is aligned with EU regulations, indicating a structured and formal procurement approach.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in logistics and courier services, particularly those familiar with library operations or municipal partnerships. Companies that can streamline distribution processes and offer efficient solutions for delivering library resources will be well-positioned to compete. The collaboration among local authorities creates a potential for scalability, making it an attractive prospect for enterprises looking to expand their services within the public sector.

## Notice

Library distribution and courier services

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Library distribution and courier services The Libraries Consortium is a group of 20 local authorities that share the Library Management System and seek to develop opportunities to realise efficiencies and effectiveness in the delivery of library services. TLC offers access to 7 million titles at the click of a button and membership cards can be used seamlessly in any of the member authorities. Books and other items can be borrowed from 254 branch libraries and returned to any of the member libraries.

## 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 | Standard |
| 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 | 6 Oct 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

- 64000000 - Postal and telecommunications 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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