---
title: "Home Library Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ad39"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05ad39.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-11"
---

# Home Library Service

Buyer: BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ad39

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## Summary

The Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council has awarded a contract for the provision of a Home Library Service, specifically targeting residents who are unable to visit library branches. The procurement process was completed through a direct award to the Royal Voluntary Service, which has been identified as the sole viable provider due to technical reasons and prior unsuccessful attempts to secure alternative quotes. This service falls under the services procurement category, classified as library services. The contract commenced on 18th October 2025 and is valid through 30th September 2027, with a possible extension up to September 2028, depending on demand and supplier performance. The Council, a sub-central government public authority, facilitated this award and has set specific service user satisfaction metrics to evaluate the performance.

This procurement presents growth opportunities, particularly for large, VCSE (Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise) organisations with expertise in community services and a focus on public service missions. Such entities can potentially leverage their experience in similar service domains to meet the high standards and demands expected by the council. The direct award approach was necessitated by the unique capabilities and local reach required for the Home Library Service, making it an ideal opportunity for organisations demonstrating both capacity and experience in similar sectors. Businesses looking to compete must have a strong localised presence and the ability to deliver high-quality library services efficiently.

## Notice

Provision of a Home Library Service for residents of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole who are unable to access library branches.

### Procurement Information

Attempts to obtain quotes from other providers were unsuccessful. Royal Voluntary Service is the only viable provider with capacity and experience to deliver the Home Library Service locally.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022077-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 17 Oct 2025 - 30 Sep 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £197,105 |
| Contracts value | £197,105 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL |
| Locality | BOURNEMOUTH |
| Post town | Bournemouth |
| Postcode | BH2 6DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Local authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Electoral ward | Bournemouth Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bournemouth West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ROYAL VOLUNTARY SERVICE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92511000 - Library services

## Release History

- 11 Mar 2026 at 19:34 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022077-2026
- 10 Oct 2025 at 16:01 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064373-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022077-2026
  11th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064373-2025
  10th October 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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