Library Services in Suffolk

Concepts

• cultural services
• ipswich
• library, archives, museums
• mobile library fleet
• suffolk
• suffolk county council’s statutory requirements
• library services
• suffolk county council’s
• the public libraries and museums act
• libraries

Location

IPSWICH

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.

Renewal Options

Any future requirement will be advertised once the scope and requirement are known.

CPV Codes

• 92500000 - Library, archives, museums and other cultural services

Indicators

• Bids should cover the whole contract.
• This is a recurring contract.
• Renewals are available.
• Professional qualifications are sought.
• Award on basis of price and quality.

Other Information

If the Contracting Authority identifies that the scope of this procurement falls within a business sector which may be attractive to infiltration by organised crime groups, the Contracting Authority reserves the right to include enhanced probity checks/requirements at the award stages of the procurement.