Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Suffolk County Council
Endeavour House, Russell Road
IPSWICH
IP1 2BX
UK
Contact person: Belinda Godbold
E-mail: Belinda.Godbold@suffolk.gov.uk
NUTS: UKH14
Internet address(es)
Main address: www.suffolksourcing.uk
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Library Services
II.1.2) Main CPV code
92500000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short 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.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
82 100 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKH14
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Provision of library services in Suffolk from 45 static locations and community outreach to meet the statutory requirements of the Public Libraries and Museums Act 1964. Services required include access to printed and digital resources to meet the Universal Libraries offer, assisting in reading and digital literacy, learning and skills development, cultural and creative enrichment, helping everyone to achieve their full potential, leading healthier and happier lives, increasing prosperity and building stronger, more resilient communities. Public consultation took place between October 2023 and January 2024 to gather views on community needs, both present and future, with the aim of shaping the services accordingly. The current contract for the provision of Library services will end on 31 May 2025.Providers interested in this contract are encouraged to make early contact to discuss their information needs and areas for negotiation.A market engagement event will take place on 18 April 2024.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
10/06/2024
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
07/03/2024