---
title: "LCC - Library Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03eea8"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2023-08-10"
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# LCC - Library Services

Buyer: LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03eea8

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## Summary

The Lincolnshire County Council is planning a tender opportunity for Library Services, valued at £60,000,000. The procurement process is in the planning stage, with a future notice date of July 1, 2024. The Council aims to renew the contract by April 1, 2026, with potential for a 10-year award. This opportunity falls under the "Recreational, cultural and sporting services" industry category, with the main procurement category being services.

This tender for Library Services by Lincolnshire County Council presents an opportunity for businesses to engage in the provision of universal services across Lincolnshire. Companies in the recreational, cultural, and sporting services sector would be well-suited to compete for this contract renewal. The Council's focus on engaging the market through pre-market events indicates a commitment to informing the specification and commercial arrangements to enhance service provision.

## Notice

The Library Service is a statutory service and provision which must be available to all residents who live, work or study in Lincolnshire. Current service provision comprises of; universal services, a core library service, and targeted provision, alongside other non-statutory elements.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Council is approaching the end of an extended long-term contract and will be tendering for the Library Services portfolio in time for renewal on 1st April 2026. A pre-market engagement event will be conducted; this exercise is to gain a further understanding of the market, the likely interest and to inform our specification and commercial arrangement. Further details of this event, including how to register your interest in attending, can be found at https://procontract.due-north.com/opportunities

Renewal: The Council is considering awarding a contract of 10 years however, the design of both the initial period and any extension period(s) have not yet been determined.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023396-2023 |
| 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 | 10 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 30 Jun 2024 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000,000 |
| 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 | LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LINCOLN |
| Post town | Lincoln |
| Postcode | LN1 1YL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF3 Lincolnshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF30 Lincolnshire CC |
| Local authority | Lincoln |
| Electoral ward | Carholme |
| Westminster constituency | Lincoln |
| Delivery location | TLF3 Lincolnshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 10 Aug 2023 at 12:27 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023396-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/opportunities
- https://www.lincolnshire.gov.uk

## Provenance

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