Published date: 21 June 2021

Awarded contract - This means that the contract has been awarded to a supplier.


Closing: 11 June 2021, 12am

Contract summary

Industry

  • Research and development services and related consultancy services - 73000000

Location of contract

United Kingdom, Isle of Man, Channel Islands

Value of contract

£23,045

Procurement reference

BIP603114387

Published date

21 June 2021

Closing date

11 June 2021

Closing time

12am

Contract start date

14 June 2021

Contract end date

1 September 2021

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Other: Not Specified

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

No

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

Research and development services and related consultancy services. Many library services are facing an unprecedented financial challenge in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. Although it has been widely acknowledged that library services have played a huge part in supporting their communities throughout the pandemic, there is a danger that the successes of digital library provision are perceived by decision makers as an opportunity to reduce the physical library offer and ease some of the financial pressures local authorities will be facing.

Public libraries have the potential to play a key role in the recovery and renewal of our communities. They deliver tangible benefits to the local economy, educational outcomes and the health and well being of all in our communities and especially the most vulnerable. The libraries team wish to commission an advocacy film to illustrate that a robust and appropriately invested library service is vital to community recovery and to support library Heads of Service's conversations with decision makers within local authorities.

The film will demonstrate that libraries promote access to reading, training, digital skills, trusted information and cultural experiences to people at every stage of their lives. Libraries Connected have identified five key areas where libraries can play a central role in meeting the needs of individuals and communities who may be struggling to overcome the effects of the Covid-19 crisis. These are:

•Economic recovery with help and training for job seekers and entrepreneurs, making links between how libraries can support high street renewal by driving footfall and forming part of an experiential offer in addition to retail.
•Education support for children and SEND students who struggled to learn at home
•Isolation mitigation for vulnerable groups and to help people to reconnect locally
•Digital inclusion for residents who lack IT skills or have no access to the Internet
•Cultural partnership to help local artists and arts organisations to continue their work.

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Award information

Awarded date

11 June 2021

Contract start date

14 June 2021

Contract end date

1 September 2021

Total value of contract

£23,045

This contract was awarded to 1 supplier.

Silverfish Productions Ltd

Address

5 Cornwallis Road
18-22 Ashwin Street
London
E17 6NL

Reference

None

Supplier is SME?

Yes

Supplier is VCSE?

No

About the buyer

Contact name

Amanda Jones

Address

Bloomsbury Street
Bloomsbury
London
WC1B3HF
England

Telephone

01615374120

Email

amanda.jones@artscouncilengland.org.uk