Scope
Reference
DN776845
Description
Culture Learning and Libraries (Midlands) trading as Inspire - direct award on substantially the same terms as the current contract. The proposed new contract will commence on 1 April
2026 and end on 31 March 2028.
Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £23,200,000 excluding VAT
- £27,840,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Earliest date the contract will be signed
10 July 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2028
- 2 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 92500000 - Library, archives, museums and other cultural services
Contract locations
- UKF15 - North Nottinghamshire
- UKF16 - South Nottinghamshire
Participation
Particular suitability
Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Special regime
Light touch
Direct award justification
Additional or repeat goods, services or works - extension or partial replacement
The direct award appointment being made is via ground 7, Schedule 5 of the Procurement Act 2023 (PA23) is possible due to:
(a) a change in supplier would result in the contracting authority receiving goods, services or works that are different from, or incompatible with, the existing goods, services or works, and
(b) the difference or incompatibility would result in disproportionate technical difficulties in operation or maintenance.
Supplier
Culture, Learning & Libraries (Midlands) trading as Inspire
- Mutuals Public Register: 7139
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVGB-1242-MRRM
Inspire HQ
Nottingham
NG8 4GP
United Kingdom
Email: ask@inspireculture.org.uk
Website: http://www.inspireculture.org.uk
Region: UKF14 - Nottingham
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): Yes
Contract 1
Contracting authority
Nottinghamshire County Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBCV-5152-BXBP
County Hall, Loughborough Road
Nottingham
NG2 7QP
United Kingdom
Email: prpc@nottscc.gov.uk
Website: https://www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/
Region: UKF16 - South Nottinghamshire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government