Operation of York's Library Service
Details
- Buyer
- City of York Council
- Supplier(s)
- Explore York Libraries and Archives Mutual Limited
- Value
- £26,000,000
- Duration
- 15 years
- Topic
- Library and archive services
- Published
- 19 July 2019
- Source
- ContractsFinder
Tender description
City of York Council, is seeking a long term partner to operate and manage its Library and Archives service for a period of 15 years from 1st April 2019, with a possible extension of a further 5 years. This will include the operation, on-going maintenance and potential investment into and/or redevelopment of the Council's existing library facilities. The service provides 14 static libraries (of which one is currently replaced by a temporary dedicated mobile facility due to the emergency closure of the building), 1 reading café, 1 mobile library, and a home library service
Timeline
- Completed: Award date26 February 2019
- Completed: Award published19 July 2019Current notice
- Next: Contract expiry date31 March 2034in 7 years
About the buyer
City of York Council is a unitary authority covering the city of York, and buys as a local government organisation through its own dedicated commercial procurement service. Suppliers bid for tenders and quotation opportunities through the YORtender online portal. Much of this procurement flows through the Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation, a public sector purchasing consortium. Contractors bidding for larger building works need Constructionline Gold accreditation. A Procurement Forward Plan lists potential upcoming projects and tendering opportunities across the council. The council has belonged to the York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority since 2024.
UK local government drives £140bn in annual procurement, led by social protection (£66.6bn) and education (£57.1bn).
Over the past 5 years, most of City of York Council's contract awards have been in construction work, IT services and architectural and engineering services.
Relevant CPV codes
- 92510000 · Library and archive services
Decision makers
Connect with the people behind this procurement.
| Contact name | Job title | Phone number | Work email |
|---|---|---|---|
| Head of Procurement | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@city-of-york-council.gov | |
| Commercial Director | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@city-of-york-council.gov | |
| Procurement Manager | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@city-of-york-council.gov | |
| Category Lead | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@city-of-york-council.gov | |
| Senior Buyer | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@city-of-york-council.gov | |
| Contracts Manager | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@city-of-york-council.gov |
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