---
title: "Provision of Library and Archive Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-041d8e"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2024-11-22"
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# Provision of Library and Archive Services

Buyer: DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-041d8e

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## Summary

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking a contractor for the provision of library and archive services, which includes the maintenance of Dudley Community Information Directory and various library services such as school and home library services. This tender, under the "Library, archives, museums and other cultural services" industry category, follows an open procurement method and is currently in the tender stage, with the submission deadline on 10th January 2024. The contract period is set from 1st December 2024 to 30th November 2030. Key locations for service delivery are within the Dudley Borough, under the classification code CPV 92500000.

This tender presents a substantial business growth opportunity, particularly for large organisations capable of delivering comprehensive library and archive services. Companies with expertise in library management and similar cultural services are well-positioned to compete and potentially benefit from a long-term, high-value contract estimated at £37,000,000. The contract requires the successful contractor to maintain high standards of quality and effective cost management, ensuring a broad and efficient provision of services across Dudley Borough.

## Notice

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council (DMBC, the Council) has a statutory duty under the Public Libraries and Museums Act to provide a comprehensive and efficient library service for all personsThe Council seeks to enter into an exclusive arrangement with a suitable Contractor for the provision of its library services, archive service, school library service, home library service and maintenance of data in the Dudley Community Information Directory.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council (DMBC, the Council) has a statutory duty under the Public Libraries and Museums Act to provide a comprehensive and efficient library service for all personsThe Council seeks to enter into an exclusive arrangement with a suitable Contractor for the provision of its library services, archive service, school library service, home library service and maintenance of data in the Dudley Community Information Directory.

Renewal: Statutory Service

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037767-2024 |
| 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 | 22 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2024 - 30 Nov 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £37,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £21,577,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | DUDLEY |
| Post town | Dudley |
| Postcode | DY1 1HF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG36 Dudley |
| Local authority | Dudley |
| Electoral ward | St. James's |
| Westminster constituency | Dudley |
| Delivery location | TLG36 Dudley |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GREENWICH LEISURE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 79995000 - Library management services
- 92500000 - Library, archives, museums and other cultural services

## Release History

- 22 Nov 2024 at 10:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037767-2024
- 29 Nov 2023 at 10:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035160-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/blackcountryportal/aspx/Home

## Provenance

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