---
title: "Provision of Front Office Visitors Tech"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-047028"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "READING BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2024-06-14"
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# Provision of Front Office Visitors Tech

Buyer: READING BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-047028

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## Summary

The Reading Borough Council has initiated a tender process for the provision of Front Office Visitors Tech. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically under software package and information systems. The contract entails the supply of footfall counters and self-check-in capability for pre-booked appointments. The estimated value of the contract is £42,550 with a duration of 1080 days. The tender submission deadline is 5th July 2024 at 10:00. The contracting authority can be contacted at Civic Offices, Bridge Street, Reading, UK.

This tender opportunity by Reading Borough Council presents a chance for businesses in the software and information systems industry to provide innovative solutions. Companies offering high-tech visitor management systems and self-check-in kiosks are well-positioned to compete. The open procurement method allows a wide range of businesses to participate, enhancing competition and value for money. The contract award is set for 5th July 2024, providing a clear timeline for potential bidders to prepare and submit their proposals.

## Notice

Quotations are invited for the supply of: * People/Footfall Counters * Self Check-in capability for pre-booked appointments and drop-ins with associated booking system/QMS

### Lot Information

Lot 1

As part of the Levelling Up Fund, Reading Borough Council has been awarded PS19.1 million to revitalise Reading's cultural offer by transforming the much-loved Hexagon Theatre and building a modern new Central Library. The Council's bid was made up of - An PS8 million investment to rebuild Central Library at the Council's Civic Offices in Bridge Street. A PS12 million investment to revitalise Reading's much-loved and popular Hexagon Theatre, creating an attractive, flexible, and exciting new space for performances and community use. The existing Central Library on the King's Road is well-used but is in a dated building which is set over a series of floors, making accessibility difficult without significant investment. A brand new custom-built Central Library, incorporated onto the current Civic Offices site, will create a modern and open space, offering a much-improved, accessible environment for everyone. The ambition is to create a flexible space for the whole community that embraces not only the traditional offer of book loans but looks to the future with our digital and learning offer. With the Library moving into the Civic, there is a need to modernise the front office space thereby creating a new Front Office or Reception area. The requirement under this contract will be to deliver: Provision of goods (footfall counter devices), installation, software, training to use, and support. Hardware provision of kiosks, including product lease/hire, software (on premise / SaaS), and support. This includes installation of devices, training of system use, and implementation of software.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018494-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jun 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 5 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 | £42,550 |
| 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 | READING BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | READING |
| Post town | Reading |
| Postcode | RG1 2LU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West |
| Local authority | Reading |
| Electoral ward | Abbey |
| Westminster constituency | Reading Central |
| Delivery location | TLJ11 Berkshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 14 Jun 2024 at 14:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018494-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.reading.gov.uk
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/readingbc/aspx/Home

## Provenance

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