---
title: "AT1161 - The provision of Library Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03edf0"
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# AT1161 - The provision of Library Services

Buyer: LUTON COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03edf0

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## Summary

Luton Council has recently completed the procurement process for the provision of library services, under the tender title "AT1161 - The provision of Library Services." This contract falls under the services category, specifically within library management services, and is governed by the Public Libraries and Museums Act 1964. The scope of this tender covers Luton, located within the UKH region. The procurement stage reached completion with the award tagged as active on 16th July 2025. The contract, valued at £21.4 million GBP, was signed on 1st January 2024, with the library services set to commence from 1st February 2024. The open procurement procedure was adopted for this process, emphasising a balance of 70% quality and 30% price criteria.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that provide library management and operation services, particularly those with the capability to maintain high-quality standards across short and long-term models. Companies in the public service sector, especially those experienced in managing statutory library services, would find this opportunity well-suited to their operations. Luton Council prioritised quality in its evaluation, making it a valuable proposition for businesses focused on delivering exceptional service levels and with a track record in similar public sector projects. Engaging in such opportunities not only supports community development but also enhances the business's portfolio and credibility in the public service domain.

## Notice

The provision of a library service is statutory under the Public Libraries and Museums Act 1964, Luton Council's is looking for a provider who will maintain the quality of the library service through a model that is best able to achieve this in both the short and the long term.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The provision of a library service is statutory under the Public Libraries and Museums Act 1964, Luton Council's has appointed a provider who will maintain the quality of the library service through a model that is best able to achieve this in both the short and the long term.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040442-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Sep 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jan 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £21,400,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LUTON COUNCIL |
| Locality | LUTON |
| Post town | Luton |
| Postcode | LU1 2BQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH21 Luton |
| Local authority | Luton |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Luton South and South Bedfordshire |
| Delivery location | TLH East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ACTIVE LUTON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79995000 - Library management services

## Release History

- 16 Jul 2025 at 10:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040442-2025
- 8 Aug 2023 at 13:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023093-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.luton.gov.uk
- http://www.procontract.co.uk
- https://procontract.due-north.com

## Provenance

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