---
title: "Provision of Archives Services for HBC Libraries and storage of HBC historic archives storage of"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-055cbd"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-07-10"
---

# Provision of Archives Services for HBC Libraries and storage of HBC historic archives storage of

Buyer: HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055cbd

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by Halton Borough Council, located in Widnes, United Kingdom, involves the "Provision of Archives Services for HBC Libraries and storage of HBC historic archives." This contract, categorised under library and archive services, was awarded directly without competition under special light-touch regime conditions. The procurement stage is now complete, with the contract running from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026. The service is set to be delivered in the UKD71 region, benefiting the local government's infrastructure and community resources.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in library and archive services, ideally those that are proficient in managing and maintaining archival content. Given that the procurement method did not involve competition, businesses with existing relationships or experience with sub-central government public authorities like Halton Borough Council might find similar opportunities advantageous. Cheshire West & Chester, a large-scale supplier, has successfully been awarded the contract, exemplifying the kind of established enterprise that could capitalise on such specialised public service tenders. Businesses aiming to grow in this sector should focus on building their expertise and track record in related services to increase their competitiveness in future opportunities.

## Notice

Halton Libraries require an archives service for their users and storage for their historic archives

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038882-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £60,891 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | WIDNES |
| Post town | Warrington |
| Postcode | WA8 7QF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD71 East Merseyside |
| Local authority | Halton |
| Electoral ward | Central & West Bank |
| Westminster constituency | Widnes and Halewood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CHESHIRE WEST & CHESTER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92510000 - Library and archive services

## Release History

- 10 Jul 2025 at 10:36 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038882-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038882-2025
  10th July 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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