---
title: "Library Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-044681"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2024-03-07"
---

# Library Services

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-044681

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## Summary

The Suffolk County Council is planning a tender for the provision of library services in Suffolk from 45 static locations. The services are aimed at meeting the statutory requirements of the Public Libraries and Museums Act 1964. The total contract value is £82,100,000. Interested providers are encouraged to engage early as the current contract ends on 31 May 2025. A market engagement event is scheduled for 18 April 2024.

This tender by Suffolk County Council presents an opportunity for businesses in the library, archives, museums, and cultural services industry. Companies offering access to printed and digital resources, literacy assistance, skills development, and cultural enrichment are well-suited to compete. The procurement process is in the planning stage, with the future notice date set for 10 June 2024, providing ample time for interested parties to prepare and engage with the council.

## 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.Providers interested in this contract are encouraged to make early contact to discuss their information needs and areas for negotiation.A market engagement event will take place on 18 April 2024.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007393-2024 |
| 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 | 7 Mar 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 | £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

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

## Release History

- 7 Mar 2024 at 15:55 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007393-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.suffolksourcing.uk

## Provenance

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