Joint Authorities - Provision of Library Services

The London Boroughs of Bexley and Bromley (the Joint Authorities) wish to invite tenders for the provision of library services identified within this notice jointly to the respective libraries in each Borough. The contract includes delivery of frontline and back office functions, as well as some facilities management of library buildings and assets as detailed in the Tender Specification.

The contract will be divided into 2 lots:

Lot 1: Provision of Library Services for Libraries within the London Borough of Bexley. Lot 2: Provision of Library Services for Libraries within the London Borough of Bromley.

Bidders may submit tenders for either one or both Lots. The Authorities individually reserve the right to appoint a separate contractor for each lot, a single contractor for both lots or to jointly or separately make no award. The Joint Authorities would give providers opportunity to offer a further price discount for the awarding of both lots to the same contractor.

It is anticipated the contract will commence on 1st September 2017 for an initial period of 10 years. The Joint Authorities reserve the right, either individually or jointly, to extend the contract period by up to a further five years. Annual contract value is approximately £8.6m over both Authorities. Please note that this figure is indicative.

The tender will be run electronically through the London Tenders Portal at www.londontenders.org and prospective providers should register their company on this site (if they have not already done so) in order to participate in this tender. Please note this opportunity will appear on the portal under the London Borough of Bexley's opportunities as they are running this tender.

Full tender documentation is accessible via the London Tenders Portal and Applicants should complete only the Stage 1 Selection Documents at this stage. The Invitation to Tender and supporting documents should only be completed once an Applicant has been invited to submit a tender following assessment of the Stage 1 responses. Applicants will be informed if they are being invited or not being invited to submit a tender on or around 16th May (or as otherwise directed by the Joint Authorities).