Library Services for Lincolnshire County Council

Description

Lincolnshire County Council (LCC) is re-procuring its Library Services contract and is seeking a partner, that has the knowledge, skills and experience, to run and manage those services on the Council's behalf. The contract shall be for an initial period of Five (5) years commencing 1st April 2026, with option to extend for a further Five (5) years with a total potential duration of Ten (10) years. LCC has a statutory obligation to provide a comprehensive and efficient library service for all persons who live, work or study in Lincolnshire. The services within the contract will broadly cover the following services: - Core Library Services - Community Library Support Services - Rural Library Services - Contracted Services (Prison and Schools) - Associated IT (hardware and software) This opportunity will be run as a Competitive Procedure with Negotiation in accordance of the requirements of section 29 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 Full details of the selection and award process will provided in the procurement documentation which is available via the Councils ProContract e-Sourcing Portal Opportunities (due-north.com)