---
title: "Framework for the Provision of Out Of Hours Library Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-046e65"
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buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM"
published: "2024-06-07"
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# Framework for the Provision of Out Of Hours Library Services

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-046e65

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham is inviting tenders for a framework to provide out of hours library services. This includes staffing support between 21:30 and 08:30, seven days a week, starting autumn 2024. The tender is categorised under library services, and the main procurement category is services. The tender method is an open procedure with a duration of 1440 days. The deadline for submissions is on 8th July 2024, with the award period starting on the same day.

This opportunity presents a chance for businesses involved in library services to bid for a contract with the University of Birmingham. Companies with expertise in providing out of hours library services and staff training in library work, customer service, and IT support would be well-suited to compete. The University aims to engage a supplier who can meet their requirements for skilled and experienced staff to enhance their library services delivery.

## Notice

The University of Birmingham Library Services is seeking the provision of an out of hours library service comprising three (3) members of staff, between the hours of 21:30 and 08:30, seven (7) days per week, commencing autumn 2024 within the Main Library. This equates to 32 weeks of provision per annum to support the Universities library provision. Staff are expected to possess a range of skills and knowledge including: * Trained and experienced in library work * Being customer focussed with good communication and interpersonal skills * Being First Aid and Fire Marshall trained * Having an awareness of the various tools utilised within a library environment e.g. self-service machines * Knowledge of searching library catalogues * Being able to empty self-service return sorter bins, clearing tables and arrange material in numerical and alphabetical sequence * Resetting furniture and the learning environment * Being able to answer simple IT queries

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Birmingham Library Services is seeking the provision of an out of hours library service comprising three (3) members of staff, between the hours of 21:30 and 08:30, seven (7) days per week, commencing autumn 2024 within the Main Library. This equates to 32 weeks of provision per annum to support the Universities library provision. Staff are expected to possess a range of skills and knowledge including: * Trained and experienced in library work * Being customer focussed with good communication and interpersonal skills * Being First Aid and Fire Marshall trained * Having an awareness of the various tools utilised within a library environment e.g. self-service machines * Knowledge of searching library catalogues * Being able to empty self-service return sorter bins, clearing tables and arrange material in numerical and alphabetical sequence * Resetting furniture and the learning environment * Being able to answer simple IT queries

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017756-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Jun 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| 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 | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B15 2TT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Edgbaston |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston |
| Delivery location | TLG31 Birmingham |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff
- 92511000 - Library services

## Release History

- 7 Jun 2024 at 14:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017756-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofbirmingham/aspx/Home
- https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/

## Provenance

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