Operation of York's Library Service

Contract summary

Industry

• Library and archive services - 92510000

Location of contract

Yorkshire and the Humber

Value of contract

£20,000,000 to £32,000,000

Procurement reference

DN387043

Published date

19 July 2019

Closing date

19 October 2018

Contract start date

1 April 2019

Contract end date

31 March 2034

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (above threshold)

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

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Description

City of York Council, is seeking a long term partner to operate and manage its Library and Archives service for a period of 15 years from 1st April 2019, with a possible extension of a further 5 years. This will include the operation, on-going maintenance and potential investment into and/or redevelopment of the Council's existing library facilities. The service provides 14 static libraries (of which one is currently replaced by a temporary dedicated mobile facility due to the emergency closure of the building), 1 reading café, 1 mobile library, and a home library service

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More information

Previous notice about this procurement

Operation of York's Library Service

• Opportunity
• Published 27 September 2018, last edited 27 September 2018

Links

• https://procontract.due-north.com/ContractsRegister/ViewContractDetails?contractId=8b5ccb67-0518-e911-80f2-005056b64545&p=1c381835-7581-e611-8114-000c29c9ba21
• Tender notice

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Award information

Awarded date

26 February 2019

Contract start date

1 April 2019

Contract end date

31 March 2034

Total value of contract

£34,250,000

This contract was awarded to 1 supplier.

Explore York Libraries and Archives Mutual Limited

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About the buyer

Contact name

Phill Monk

Address

West Offices
Station Rise
YORK
YO1 6GA
England

Telephone

01904 551137

Email

phill.monk@york.gov.uk