---
title: "Library Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03eb21"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03eb21.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2023-07-28"
---

# Library Services

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03eb21

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## Summary

The Suffolk County Council has awarded a contract for Library Services to Suffolk's Libraries IPS Limited. The procurement involved the direct award of a contract for a period of 10 months from 1 August 2024 to 31 May 2025. The process allowed for public consultation and market engagement in preparation for the planned procurement expected to commence during April 2024. The main procurement category is services, and the procurement method was a limited one using an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition.

This tender for Library Services in Suffolk presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly those in the services industry, to engage in providing physical and digital resources to people living and working in Suffolk. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender well-suited for growth due to its scale and service-oriented nature. The awarded contract, valued at £5,535,000 GBP, aims to enhance library services accessibility across 45 static locations and through mobile library services, signifying a potential for business expansion and community impact.

## Notice

Provision of library services in Suffolk from 45 static locations plus mobile library services

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Direct award of a contract for a period of 10 months from 1 August 2024 to 31 May 2025 to allow for public consultation and market engagement in preparation for the planned procurement expected to commence during April 2024. The contract is for library services (provision of physical and digital resources) for people living and working in Suffolk.

### Procurement Information

Direct award of a contract for a period of 10 months from 1 August 2024 to 31 May 2025 to allow for public consultation and market engagement in preparation for the planned procurement expected to commence during April 2024.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021939-2023 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jul 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Jul 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £5,535,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | IPSWICH |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP1 2BX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH62 Ipswich |
| Local authority | Ipswich |
| Electoral ward | Gipping |
| Westminster constituency | Ipswich |
| Delivery location | TLH14 Suffolk CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SUFFOLK'S LIBRARIES IPS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92511000 - Library services

## Release History

- 28 Jul 2023 at 09:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021939-2023

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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