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title: "Libraries Public Network"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03ce46"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CITY OF LONDON CORPORATION"
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# Libraries Public Network

Buyer: CITY OF LONDON CORPORATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03ce46

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## Summary

The City of London Corporation is seeking proposals for the "Libraries Public Network" project. This project falls under the industry category of computer network services and aims to provide a fully managed, secure, and reliable cloud-based network for public libraries. The network will encompass both wired and wireless connections, catering to fixed and flexible workstations as well as user-provided devices across several venues. The procurement is currently at the award stage, with the contract signed on 17th October 2023, valued at £418,925. The priority is to procure innovative and cost-effective solutions, with a particular emphasis on flexibility in meeting the needs of the service users throughout the contract's duration.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses offering computer network services and library management systems. Companies specialising in network infrastructure, public access platforms, and innovative IT solutions will find this project aligns with their expertise. With an open procurement procedure, businesses of all sizes can participate, though the successful bidder should demonstrate a strong capability in delivering high-quality, reliable, and flexible services. Tailoring solutions to enhance service user experiences and provide cost-effective options will be key to gaining a competitive edge in this tender process.

## Notice

Fully managed and supported solution that will provide the identified business areas with a fast, cloud based, secure and reliable network which will be delivered both wireless and wired. There is a requirement to have both fixed and flexible workstations at the venues and also to allow customers to bring their own devices which can connect to the network. The City is looking to include innovative approaches and flexibility throughout the lifetime of the contract and welcomes proposals from bidders to provide a cost effective and innovative service. The requirements are summarised as: * Public Access and Staff Desktops/Terminals provision * Wired and Wireless Networking * Internet access across multiple library sites, LMA and potentially SBREC * Printing * An innovative and flexible way of meeting the needs of service users (current service provision is detailed as a foundation on which to build an innovative and flexible future solution within the budget envelope)

### Lot Information

Lot 1

To capture existing site conditions and the definition of the survey outputs. To recognise the scale of the survey task ahead and the need to prioritise elements of the deliverables to support ongoing design development. To capture site topography surfaces, site utilities, transport infrastructure, Band A building facades and internal spaces. This phase will also pick up identified zones within the public realm. To capture all Band B building facades and external spaces. This phase will also establish the surrounding site context.

Options: The duration of the contract is 3 years, subject to the right of the City (at its sole discretion) to exercise its right to extend the Contract by up to 2 years. The maximum length of the contract is therefore 5 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000497-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jun 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Oct 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £450,000 |
| Lots value | £450,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £418,925 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CITY OF LONDON CORPORATION |
| Additional buyers | THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | EC2P 2EJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI43 Haringey and Islington |
| Local authority | Islington |
| Electoral ward | Clerkenwell |
| Westminster constituency | Islington South and Finsbury |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PLOWMAN CRAVEN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 48160000 - Library software package
- 71351810 - Topographical services

## Release History

- 8 Jan 2025 at 12:55 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000497-2025
- 27 Oct 2023 at 10:56 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031778-2023
- 27 Oct 2023 at 10:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031773-2023
- 22 May 2023 at 13:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014506-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cityoflondon.gov.uk
- https://www.capitalesourcing.com
- https://www.cityoflondon.gov.uk

## Provenance

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