Scope
Reference
CWC25095
Description
City of Wolverhampton Council (the Council) has been delivering a home library service for many years. The Home Library Service delivers a range of materials directly to residents (including those within care homes) of any age who, because of illness, disability or frailty, are unable to visit their local library. The service is also available to carers who have difficulty accessing the library service due to their caring responsibilities. The service also supports the home loan scheme, a council digital inclusion scheme, providing devices to those who would benefit from a digital device.
Total value (estimated)
- £100,396 excluding VAT
- £120,475 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 November 2025 to 31 October 2027
- Possible extension to 31 October 2029
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
Extension option available for 2 x 12 month extensions.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 92510000 - Library and archive services
Contract locations
- UKG3 - West Midlands
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Tender submission deadline
10 September 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality: 55% EDI: 5% |
Quality | 60% |
| Price | Price: 40% |
Price | 40% |
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Contracting authority
Wolverhampton City Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVBV-7568-LBLL
Civic Centre, St Peter's Square
Wolverhampton
WV1 1SH
United Kingdom
Contact name: Tracey-Ann Warrington
Email: corporate.procurement@wolverhampton.gov.uk
Website: http://www.wolverhamptontenders.com
Region: UKG39 - Wolverhampton
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government