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Contract Notice

Welsh Public Library Standards Independent Adviser

  • First published: 20 March 2018
  • Last modified: 20 March 2018

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Contents

Summary

OCID:
ocds-kuma6s-079432
Published by:
Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government
Authority ID:
AA0007
Publication date:
20 March 2018
Deadline date:
20 April 2018
Notice type:
Contract Notice
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
No

Abstract

The Museums, Archives and Libraries Division (MALD) is a policy division of the Welsh Government. MALD is responsible for the sponsorship of the National Library of Wales and Amgueddfa Cymru - National Museum. MALD also supports local museums, archives and libraries in providing quality services to diverse audiences. More information about the division can be found on our web pages on the Welsh Government website. One of MALD’s key roles is the administration of the Welsh Public Library Standards framework (WPLS) to maintain the quality and standard of public library services for the people of Wales. The Public Libraries and Museums Act 1964 makes it a statutory duty of the relevant Minister within the Welsh Government “to superintend and promote the improvement of the public library service provided by local authorities…and to secure the proper discharge by local authorities of the functions in relation to libraries conferred upon them as library authorities under this Act”. Under the same Act, library authorities are required to “provide a comprehensive and efficient library service for all persons desiring to make use thereof”. In order to assist Ministers in assessing whether or not library services in Wales are complying with their duties under the 1964 Act, and to encourage and facilitate a development strategy for Welsh public libraries, the Welsh Government introduced Welsh Public Library Standards frameworks. The sixth framework: Connected and ambitious libraries: the sixth quality framework of Welsh Public Library Standards 2017-20 was published in April 2017. Since 2004, the Welsh Government has appointed an independent adviser to assist with the monitoring of the Standards and the preparation of assessment and overview reports. The aim of this contract is to appoint an Independent Adviser to; Assess local authority library service performance for 2017-18, based on reports submitted by local authorities. Prepare assessment reports and letters for local authorities to an established and existing timetable. The work for this contract will commence from June 2018.

Full notice text

CONTRACT NOTICE – NATIONAL

SERVICES

1 Authority Details

1.1

Authority Name and Address


Welsh Government

Corporate Procurement Services, Cathays Park,

Cardiff

CF10 3NQ

UK

Carolynne Taylor

+44 3000622117


http://wales.gov.uk/?skip=1&lang=en
www.etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk
www.etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk

1.2

Address from which documentation may be obtained


Welsh Government

Corporate Procurement Services, Cathays Park,

Cardiff

CF10 3NQ

UK


+44 3000623300


http://wales.gov.uk/?skip=1&lang=en

1.3

Completed documents must be returned to:


Welsh Government

Corporate Procurement Services, Cathays Park,

Cardiff

CF10 3NQ

UK


+44 3000623300


http://wales.gov.uk/?skip=1&lang=en

2 Contract Details

2.1

Title

Welsh Public Library Standards Independent Adviser

2.2

Description of the goods or services required

The Museums, Archives and Libraries Division (MALD) is a policy division of the Welsh Government. MALD is responsible for the sponsorship of the National Library of Wales and Amgueddfa Cymru - National Museum. MALD also supports local museums, archives and libraries in providing quality services to diverse audiences. More information about the division can be found on our web pages on the Welsh Government website.

One of MALD’s key roles is the administration of the Welsh Public Library Standards framework (WPLS) to maintain the quality and standard of public library services for the people of Wales.

The Public Libraries and Museums Act 1964 makes it a statutory duty of the relevant Minister within the Welsh Government “to superintend and promote the improvement of the public library service provided by local authorities…and to secure the proper discharge by local authorities of the functions in relation to libraries conferred upon them as library authorities under this Act”.

Under the same Act, library authorities are required to “provide a comprehensive and efficient library service for all persons desiring to make use thereof”.

In order to assist Ministers in assessing whether or not library services in Wales are complying with their duties under the 1964 Act, and to encourage and facilitate a development strategy for Welsh public libraries, the Welsh Government introduced Welsh Public Library Standards frameworks.

The sixth framework: Connected and ambitious libraries: the sixth quality framework of Welsh Public Library Standards 2017-20 was published in April 2017. Since 2004, the Welsh Government has appointed an independent adviser to assist with the monitoring of the Standards and the preparation of assessment and overview reports.

The aim of this contract is to appoint an Independent Adviser to;

Assess local authority library service performance for 2017-18, based on reports submitted by local authorities.

Prepare assessment reports and letters for local authorities to an established and existing timetable.

The work for this contract will commence from June 2018.

NOTE: The authority is using eTenderwales to carry out this procurement process. To obtain further information record your interest on Sell2Wales at http://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=79432

2.3

Notice Coding and Classification

48161000 Library management system
71241000 Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis
73000000 Research and development services and related consultancy services
73100000 Research and experimental development services
73110000 Research services
73200000 Research and development consultancy services
73210000 Research consultancy services
79110000 Legal advisory and representation services
79311400 Economic research services
79315000 Social research services
79995000 Library management services
92500000 Library, archives, museums and other cultural services
92510000 Library and archive services
92511000 Library services
1000 WALES
1010 West Wales and The Valleys
1011 Isle of Anglesey
1012 Gwynedd
1013 Conwy and Denbighshire
1014 South West Wales (Carmarthenshire, Pembrokeshire, Ceredigion)
1015 Central Valleys (Merthyr Tydfil, Rhondda Cynon Taf)
1016 Gwent Valleys (Torfaen, Blaenau Gwent, Caerphilly)
1017 Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot
1018 Swansea
1020 East Wales
1021 Monmouthshire and Newport
1022 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
1023 Flintshire and Wrexham
1024 Powys

2.4

Total quantity or scope of tender

3 Conditions for Participation

3.1

Minimum standards and qualification required

4 Administrative Information

4.1

Type of Procedure

Single stage

4.2

Reference number attributed to the notice by the contracting authority

N/a

4.3

Time Limits

Time-limit for receipt of completed tenders
    20-04-2018  Time  14:00

Estimated award date
 25-05-2018

4.5

Language or languages in which tenders or requests to participate can be drawn up

EN 

4.6

Tender Submission Postbox

5 Other Information

5.1

Additional Information

(WA Ref:79432)

The buyer considers that this contract is suitable for consortia bidding.

5.2

Additional Documentation

5.3

Publication date of this notice

 20-03-2018

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
79311400 Economic research services Survey services
71241000 Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis Architectural, engineering and planning services
79110000 Legal advisory and representation services Legal services
92510000 Library and archive services Library, archives, museums and other cultural services
79995000 Library management services Miscellaneous business-related services
48161000 Library management system Library software package
92511000 Library services Library and archive services
92500000 Library, archives, museums and other cultural services Recreational, cultural and sporting services
73200000 Research and development consultancy services Research and development services and related consultancy services
73000000 Research and development services and related consultancy services Research and Development
73100000 Research and experimental development services Research and development services and related consultancy services
73210000 Research consultancy services Research and development consultancy services
73110000 Research services Research and experimental development services
79315000 Social research services Market research services

Delivery locations

ID Description
1017 Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot
1022 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
1015 Central Valleys (Merthyr Tydfil, Rhondda Cynon Taf)
1013 Conwy and Denbighshire
1020 East Wales
1023 Flintshire and Wrexham
1016 Gwent Valleys (Torfaen, Blaenau Gwent, Caerphilly)
1012 Gwynedd
1011 Isle of Anglesey
1021 Monmouthshire and Newport
1024 Powys
1014 South West Wales (Carmarthenshire, Pembrokeshire, Ceredigion)
1018 Swansea
1000 WALES
1010 West Wales and The Valleys

Alert region restrictions

The buyer has restricted the alert for this notice to suppliers based in the following regions.

ID Description
There are no alert restrictions for this notice.

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Notice details
Publication date:
20 March 2018
Deadline date:
20 April 2018 00:00
Notice type:
Contract Notice
Authority name:
Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government
Publication date:
24 April 2019
Notice type:
Contract Award Notice
Authority name:
Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government

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