Decision details

Participation in a regional consortium procurement for Library materials conducted by another public body in accordance with CPRs 5.1-5.3

Reference: D57514

Decision Maker: Director of Communities, Housing & Environment

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

1  The purpose of this report is to seek approval for the library service to continue procurement of library materials through the North West Libraries Consortium (NWLC) / Yorkshire Book Consortium (YBC)

2  If 1 is agreed, approval is also sought, under CPR 5, for the supply of library materials through the North West Libraries Consortium (NWLC) / Yorkshire Book Consortium (YBC) following re-tendering of the contract in 2023.

The consortium contract for the supply of library materials was awarded via competitive tender, led by Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council.  Lot 1 (adult’s) was awarded to Askews & Holts Library Services Ltd and Lot 2 (children’s) was awarded to Peters Ltd., both to run for the period 1st August 2023 to 31st July 2026 (with the option to extend by a further 2x12 month periods). 

Decision:

The Chief Officer Community Hubs, Welfare & Business Support approved the library service joining the North West Libraries Consortium (NWLC) / Yorkshire Book Consortium (YBC) and under CPR 5 (5.1 and 5.3), the procurement of library materials through the re-tendering of the consortium’s contract.

 

Reason Key: Financial Impact>£500K;

Wards Affected: (All Wards);

Other reasons / organisations consulted

Procurement advice

Consultees

Procurement and Contract Services

 

Contact: Richard Hart Email: richard.hart@leeds.gov.uk.

Publication date: 18/06/2024

Date of decision: 26/06/2024

Effective from: 04/07/2024

Current call-in Count: 0

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