Library Services in Suffolk
Details
- Topic
- Library, archives, museums and other cultural services
- Published
- 11 June 2024
- Submission
- 7 August 2024
- Source
- uk:contracts_finder
Tender description
Provision of library services in Suffolk from 45 static locations and community outreach to meet Suffolk County Council's statutory requirements under the Public Libraries and Museums Act 1964. This includes responsibility for provision of strategy, buildings, staff, mobile library fleet, resources and information technology. The contract period will be for 6 years (1st June 2025 - 31st May 2031) with the option to extend for up to a further 6 years. The total contract value (including the extension period) is £82,112,676 excluding VAT. The submission deadline is 7th August 2024 at 12noon. Additional information: Invitation to Tender documents can be accessed via www.suffolksourcing.uk. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No
Timeline
- Completed: Tender published11 June 2024Current notice
- Completed: Submission date7 August 2024
About the buyer
Suffolk County Council is a local authority procuring under the Procurement Act 2023. Suppliers find and bid for its opportunities through Suffolk Sourcing, a portal it has shared with Suffolk's district and borough councils since 2010. Many contracts are let through frameworks, pre-approved supplier lists awarded competitively or, where permitted, by direct award. Dynamic purchasing systems cover Adult and Community Learning and Passenger Transport Services, open to new suppliers at any time. From April 2026, suppliers awarded below-threshold contracts must register on the Central Digital Platform. Suppliers are also expected to add value to the local economy, the Suffolk pound.
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 Suffolk County Council's contract awards have been in transport services, education and training and health and social work.
Relevant CPV codes
- 92500000 · Library, archives, museums and other cultural services
Decision makers
Connect with the people behind this procurement.
| Contact name | Job title | Phone number | Work email |
|---|---|---|---|
| Head of Procurement | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@suffolk-county-council.gov | |
| Commercial Director | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@suffolk-county-council.gov | |
| Procurement Manager | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@suffolk-county-council.gov | |
| Category Lead | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@suffolk-county-council.gov | |
| Senior Buyer | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@suffolk-county-council.gov | |
| Contracts Manager | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@suffolk-county-council.gov |
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