---
title: "Home Library Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058537"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-12-12"
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# Home Library Service

Buyer: WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058537

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Home Library Service" was initiated by Wolverhampton City Council, a sub-central government public authority located at the Civic Centre, St Peter’s Square, Wolverhampton. This contract, awarded on 12th December 2025, encompasses library and archive services, aiming to support residents who are unable to visit local libraries due to illness, disability, or other constraints. The procurement was conducted using an open competition method, with an active status reflected in the award phase. Key dates include the commencement of the contract period on 1st November 2025, with potential renewals extending until 2029. The service has a broad delivery scope, covering multiple regions across the United Kingdom, highlighting its significant outreach. The tender process concluded on 10th September 2025, following an open competition held below the threshold.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses within the library and digital inclusion sectors, especially those focusing on delivering services to vulnerable communities. The contract awarded to the Wolverhampton Citizens Advice Bureaux highlights the emphasis on inclusive service delivery, supporting businesses that can offer tailored solutions for the library and care sectors. Small and medium enterprises, particularly those recognised as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE), are well-suited for this tender, given the criteria prioritising quality alongside price. The open procurement method ensures accessibility for diverse businesses to engage in competitive bidding, fostering business growth through public sector collaboration.

## Notice

City of Wolverhampton Council (the Council) has been delivering a home library service for many years. The Home Library Service delivers a range of materials directly to residents (including those within care homes) of any age who, because of illness, disability or frailty, are unable to visit their local library. The service is also available to carers who have difficulty accessing the library service due to their caring responsibilities. The service also supports the home loan scheme, a council digital inclusion scheme, providing devices to those who would benefit from a digital device.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Extension option available for 2 x 12 month extensions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082421-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2025 - 30 Oct 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,396 |
| Lots value | £100,396 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £100,396 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | WOLVERHAMPTON |
| Post town | Wolverhampton |
| Postcode | WV1 1SH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG39 Wolverhampton |
| Local authority | Wolverhampton |
| Electoral ward | St Peters |
| Westminster constituency | Wolverhampton West |
| Delivery location | TLG3 West Midlands |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WOLVERHAMPTON CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAUX |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92510000 - Library and archive services

## Release History

- 12 Dec 2025 at 12:10 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082421-2025
- 11 Aug 2025 at 13:24 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047666-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082421-2025
  12th December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047666-2025
  11th August 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.wolverhamptontenders.com
- https://www.citizensadvicedudley.org/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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