---
title: "Market Engagement for Library Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03f049"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03f049.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2023-08-16"
---

# Market Engagement for Library Services

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03f049

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## Summary

The Suffolk County Council is initiating a tender process for the provision of library services in Suffolk from various locations, including community outreach. The contract value is £82.1 million, with an option to extend for up to 6 years. Public consultation will occur between October 2023 and January 2024 to gather community input for shaping services. Interested providers are encouraged to engage early by the end of September 2023.

This tender by Suffolk County Council presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses providing library services, printed and digital resources, and community outreach solutions. Companies in the education sector, cultural enrichment businesses, and service providers focused on literacy and skills development are well-suited to compete for this contract. The planned procurement process aims to meet statutory requirements and enhance public library offerings, fostering healthier communities and increasing prosperity.

## Notice

Suffolk County Council are starting the Market Engagement process in relation to the future procurement for the Provision of library services in Suffolk from 45 static locations and community outreach to meet Suffolk County Council's statutory requirements under the Public Libraries and Museums Act 1964.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of library services in Suffolk from 45 static locations and community outreach to meet the statutory requirements of the Public Libraries and Museums Act 1964. Services required include access to printed and digital resources to meet the Universal Libraries offer to assist reading and digital literacy, learning and skills development, cultural and creative enrichment, helping everyone to achieve their full potential, leading healthier and happier lives, increasing prosperity and building stronger more resilient communities. Public consultation will take place between October 2023 and January 2024 to seek views on community needs now and in the future to help shape the services. The current contract for provision of Library services will end on 1 June 2025. The proposed term for the new contract is 6 years with the option to extend for a further 6 years at a value of PS82.1 million excluding VAT.We are keen to understand what information potential providers would want to see as part of the planned procurement and therefore providers interested in this opportunity are encourage to make early market engagement contact by the end of September 2023.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024027-2023 |
| 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 | 16 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 8 Aug 2023 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £82,100,000 |
| 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 | 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92511000 - Library services

## Release History

- 16 Aug 2023 at 11:24 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024027-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.suffolksourcing.uk

## Provenance

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