---
title: "Market Engagement for Library Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-043c60"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-043c60.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2024-02-23"
---

# Market Engagement for Library Services

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-043c60

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## Summary

The Suffolk County Council is planning a tender titled "Market Engagement for Library Services" within the services industry category. This procurement aims to provide library services to meet statutory requirements under the Public Libraries and Museums Act 1964 across 45 static locations in Suffolk. Public consultations were held from October 2023 to January 2024 to shape services based on community needs. The future notice date for this tender is set for June 10, 2024.

This tender by Suffolk County Council for library services presents an opportunity for businesses involved in providing access to printed and digital resources, reading and digital literacy support, learning and skills development, and cultural enrichment. Companies focused on community outreach and enhancing access to knowledge and creativity are well-suited to compete in this planned procurement process, which is still in the planning stage as of now.

## Notice

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, assisting in 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 took place between October 2023 and January 2024 to gather views on community needs, both present and future, with the aim of shaping the services accordingly. The current contract for the provision of Library services will end on 31 May 2025.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005909-2024 |
| 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 | 23 Feb 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 9 Jun 2024 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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

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

## Release History

- 23 Feb 2024 at 09:45 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005909-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.suffolksourcing.uk

## Provenance

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