Published date: 3 December 2018

Last edited date: 3 December 2018

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Opportunity (published 3 December 2018)

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Contract summary

Industry

  • Library automation equipment - 30238000

  • Library software package - 48160000

  • Library management system - 48161000

    • Library management services - 79995000

Location of contract

Any region

Value of contract

£20,000,000

Procurement reference

ESPO001-DN330916-76643484

Published date

3 December 2018

Approach to market date

4 December 2018

Contract start date

1 August 2018

Contract end date

31 July 2020

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

Please note this is a Prior Information Notice and tender documentation is not available yet. ESPO is seeking to establish a Framework Agreement with a number of suppliers for the provision of LibraryRFID equipment, self-service technology, installation, support and maintenance and associated services. We are also looking to include the scope of library management systems and associated support services to provide our customers with an overall library solution. The key aim of the Framework will be to promote efficiencies and cost savings. Lot 1 - Library RFID Solutions, Self Service Technology and additional services. This lot requires suppliers to provide library RFID equipment, software, installation, support and maintenance and training. Suppliers must also be able to provide self-service technology and hardware to enable the general public to access libraries during out of hours. Including any additional services to help deliver an efficient library solution. Lot 2 - Library Management Systems. This lot requires suppliers to provide both a hosted or web based library management system that will enable that will keep a record of all activity and transactions which occur within the library. Suppliers should also be able to provide any associated hardware, installation, support and maintenance and training. Including any associated services to help deliver an efficient library solution. As a Central Purchasing Body as defined by the EU Procurement Directive 2014/24/EU, the FrameworkAgreement is open for use by Public Bodies (defined https://www.espo.org/ESPO/media/Documents/FAQs/ESPO-s_powers_to_trade__website_-2016-12-22.pdf) that also fall into one of the following classifications ofuser throughout all administrative regions of the UK:
- Local Authorities,
- Educational Establishments (including Academies),
- Central Government Departments and Agencies,
- Police, Fire and Rescue and Coastguard Emergency Services,
- NHS and HSC Bodies, including Ambulance Services,
- Registered Charities,
- Registered Social Landlords, or any public body established by or under the Scotland Act 1998 or any Act ofthe Scottish Parliament.
Details of the classification of end user establishments and geographical areas is available on: http://www.espo.org/About-us-(1 )/FAQs/Legal. The Framework Agreement will have the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated includes the option period. To express an interest: (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org, (b) Register (c) Search for tender opportunity '350_18', (d) Express an interest.

More information

Previous notice about this procurement

350_18 Library Solutions and Self Service Technology

  • Future opportunity
  • Published 25 April 2018

Spend profile

This table displays the spend profile of the notice
Financial year Budget
2018/2019 £5,000,000
2019/2020 £5,000,000

Additional text

To express an interest: (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org, (b) Register (c) Search for tender opportunity '350_18', (d) Express an interest.
Please note this is a Prior Information Notice and tender documentation is not available yet.

About the buyer

Contact name

Mrs Jevgenija Zulfugarova

Address

Barnsdale Way, Grove Park
Enderby
Leicester
LE19 1ES
United Kingdom

Email

tenders@espo.org

Website

http://www.espo.org/