Reference: D57514
Decision Maker: Director of Communities, Housing & Environment
Is Key decision?: Yes
Is subject to call in?: Yes
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).
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
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