Published date: 25 January 2018

Closed early engagement


Closing date: 12 February 2018

Contract summary

Industry

  • Library books - 22113000

Location of contract

South West

Procurement reference

Library at Home

Published date

25 January 2018

Closing date

12 February 2018

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

Library at Home Service

The Bristol Library Service commission and support the delivery of outreach services, including the At Home Library Service which supports those who are unable to physically visit a library; due to their vulnerability, long term health problems, learning needs or mobility issues.

The At Home Library Service is also available to those living in long term care. It is important to recognise that people have the right to access a range of activities and opportunities which promote wellbeing, regardless of whether they live in their own home or in a sheltered or residential care setting.

The At Home Library Service is available to anyone living in Bristol who cannot otherwise access Library Services. in particular:

• People who are unable to get into a local Library, and who may live alone or who are isolated and including people in long term care and in sheltered housing communities
• Those who are vulnerable and have long term physical, learning or health needs that prevent them from accessing Library services.
• Carers (including young carers) who as a result of their caring responsibilities are unable to access Library facilities.

More information

Attachments

  • SMT.docx
  • Technical specifications
  • Soft Market Test

Additional text

The Bristol Library Service commission and support the delivery of outreach services, including the At Home Library Service which supports those who are unable to physically visit a library; due to their vulnerability, long term health problems, learning needs or mobility issues.

The At Home Library Service is also available to those living in long term care. It is important to recognise that people have the right to access a range of activities and opportunities which promote wellbeing, regardless of whether they live in their own home or in a sheltered or residential care setting.

The At Home Library Service is available to anyone living in Bristol who cannot otherwise access Library Services. in particular:

• People who are unable to get into a local Library, and who may live alone or who are isolated and including people in long term care and in sheltered housing communities
• Those who are vulnerable and have long term physical, learning or health needs that prevent them from accessing Library services.
• Carers (including young carers) who as a result of their caring responsibilities are unable to access Library facilities.
The Soft Market Test document is attached to this notice. Please complete the attached document and email your completed response to janet.bremner@bristol.gov.uk

About the buyer

Contact name

Janet Bremner

Address

Central Library, College Green, Bristol BS1 5TL
BRISTOL
BS1 5TL
England

Email

janet.bremner@bristol.gov.uk