---
title: "Central Library and Rothwell Hub and Library Furniture Requirements"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03ee9e"
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buyer: "LEEDS CITY COUNCIL - PACS"
published: "2023-08-10"
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# Central Library and Rothwell Hub and Library Furniture Requirements

Buyer: LEEDS CITY COUNCIL - PACS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03ee9e

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## Summary

The Leeds City Council - PACS has recently completed a procurement process for the design and installation of new library furniture and shelving for the Central Library and Rothwell Community Hub in Leeds. This services procurement involved a direct award to Opening The Book Limited without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract was signed on August 10, 2023, with a total value of £490,000. The main procurement category was services, with the procurement stage being the award. The procurement method was a limited procedure, covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA). The contracting authority allowed for a minimum 10-day standstill period after award notification for economic operators to seek further information.

This procurement opportunity can benefit businesses specialising in installation services (except software), particularly those providing library furniture. Opening The Book Limited, the current supplier, was awarded the contract. Businesses that offer similar services in the Leeds region, where the delivery address is located, could find this tender a suitable opportunity to grow their business. The procurement's focus on delivering site refurbishments at libraries indicates a potential recurring need for such services, making this contract a valuable entry point for companies looking to establish long-term relationships with the Leeds City Council - PACS.

## Notice

The Library Service requires the design and installation of new library furniture and shelving to ensure the successful delivery of site refurbishments.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Library shelving, furniture and promotional displays as part of the refurbishment of Leeds Central Library and Rothwell Community Hub, Leeds.

### Procurement Information

The Library Service requires the design and installation of new library furniture and shelving to ensure the successful delivery of site refurbishments. Due to time limitations and the requirement to maintain a consistent look and feel the authority intends to make a direct award to Opening the Book Limited to complete the immediate requirement of Leeds Central Library and Rothwell Library relying on Regulation 32 (2) (b) (ii) - Negotiated Procedure without prior publication - of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023379-2023 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Aug 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 | £490,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LEEDS CITY COUNCIL - PACS |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS1 1UR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | TLE42 Leeds |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OPENING THE BOOK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 51 - Installation services (except software)

### Codes

- 39155000 - Library furniture
- 51000000 - Installation services (except software)

## Release History

- 10 Aug 2023 at 11:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023379-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.leeds.gov.uk
- http://www.openingthebook.com

## Provenance

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