Library automation equipment

Tender description

Swindon Borough Council currently has 15 static and 1 mobile library. Subject to the outcome of Cabinet paper being discussed on 7.12.2016, the number of libraries and staffed hours could potentially be reduced to a core library service. SBC is looking at ways to enhance the core service by extending opening beyond staffed hours by using technology that will enable a library to stay open unstaffed for permitted users to obtain services they require as if the library was staffed. The framework may cover any libraries in Swindon borough. It is anticipated that libraries will need the same technology therefore the contract will need to include potential future purchases. Swindon Borough Council is looking at ways to enhance the core library service by extending opening hours beyond staffed hours by the use of technology that will enable a library to stay open unstaffed and for permitted users to be able to obtain the services they require as if the library was staffed. In addition, the framework may cover any of the libraries in the borough of Swindon. It is anticipated that libraries will need the same technology, therefore, the contract will need to include flexibility for potential future purchases. The initial framework period is for 36 months commencing 15.5.2017 with the option to extend for a further 12 months subject to satisfactory contract performance and budget availability. The contract will be set up as a framework agreement with a total value of between £0 and 500 000 GBP