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| Title: | GB-London: Library Assessment Strategy |
| Notice type: | Competitive Contract Notice |
| Authority: | The Arts Council of England |
| Nature of contract: | Not applicable |
| Procedure: | Not applicable |
| Short Description: | The public library network in England is made up of 150 library services, each operating with their own distinct resources, capacity and skillsets. There is a huge variation in delivery models, which often comprise services delivered in-person, digitally and through various outreach programmes. Data collection within the public library and archive sectors in England is currently ad-hoc, inconsistent and not particularly transparent. Library services often collect a variety of data but not a lot is known on a service-by-service basis about what is collected or how it is used. Similarly, while there are a number of other sources of data available, such as the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) Library Statistics, the DCMS Open Data Project, Libraries Hacked’s mobile library data and other more ad-hoc datasets collected by individual library authorities, how this data is utilised varies by service. For example, linking if possible, to the following (this is not an exhaustive list), 1.How data exports are defined and standardised between library services (The DCMS library data schemas work) 2.How combined data can be used to deliver public information across multiple library services. 3.How data can be used to assess and accredit library services. (Libraries Connected accreditation project) Arts Council England is seeking a consultant / consultants to develop an assessment strategy for the public library and archive sectors in England |
| Published: | 11/06/2021 12:56 |
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1. Title: GB-London: Library Assessment Strategy
2. Awarding Authority:
Arts Council England
Bloomsbury Street, Bloomsbury, London, WC1B3HF, United Kingdom
Tel. 01615374120, Email: amanda.jones@artscouncilengland.org.uk
Attn: Amanda Jones
3. Contract Type: Services
Sub Type: Management consultant services and related services.
4. Description: Research consultancy services. The public library network in England is made up of 150 library services, each operating with their own distinct resources, capacity and skillsets. There is a huge variation in delivery models, which often comprise services delivered in-person, digitally and through various outreach programmes.
Data collection within the public library and archive sectors in England is currently ad-hoc, inconsistent and not particularly transparent. Library services often collect a variety of data but not a lot is known on a service-by-service basis about what is collected or how it is used. Similarly, while there are a number of other sources of data available, such as the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) Library Statistics, the DCMS Open Data Project, Libraries Hacked’s mobile library data and other more ad-hoc datasets collected by individual library authorities, how this data is utilised varies by service.
For example, linking if possible, to the following (this is not an exhaustive list),
1.How data exports are defined and standardised between library services (The DCMS library data schemas work)
2.How combined data can be used to deliver public information across multiple library services.
3.How data can be used to assess and accredit library services. (Libraries Connected accreditation project)
Arts Council England is seeking a consultant / consultants to develop an assessment strategy for the public library and archive sectors in England
5. CPV Codes:
73210000 - Research consultancy services.
6. NUTS Codes :
UK - UNITED KINGDOM
7. Main Site or Location of Works, Main Place of Delivery or Main Place of Performance: UNITED KINGDOM,
8. Reference Attributed by the Awarding Authority:
9. Estimated Value of Requirement: Category J: 25K to 50K
Currency: GBP
10. Deadline for Expression of Interest: 23/06/2021 00:00:00
11. Address to which they must be sent:
Not Provided
12. Other Information:
Other Information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-London:-Library-Assessment-Strategy/6PY5B9YK8J
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TKR-2021611-PRO-18387339
Suitable for VCO: Yes
Procedure Type:OPEN
Period of Work Start date: 09/07/2021
Period of Work End date: 31/10/2021
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1. Title: GB-London: Library Assessment Strategy
2. Awarding Authority:
Arts Council England
Bloomsbury Street, Bloomsbury, London, WC1B3HF, United Kingdom
Tel. 01615374120, Email: amanda.jones@artscouncilengland.org.uk
Attn: Amanda Jones
3. Contract Type: Services
Sub Type: Management consultant services and related services.
4. Description: Research consultancy services. The public library network in England is made up of 150 library services, each operating with their own distinct resources, capacity and skillsets. There is a huge variation in delivery models, which often comprise services delivered in-person, digitally and through various outreach programmes.
Data collection within the public library and archive sectors in England is currently ad-hoc, inconsistent and not particularly transparent. Library services often collect a variety of data but not a lot is known on a service-by-service basis about what is collected or how it is used. Similarly, while there are a number of other sources of data available, such as the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) Library Statistics, the DCMS Open Data Project, Libraries Hacked’s mobile library data and other more ad-hoc datasets collected by individual library authorities, how this data is utilised varies by service.
For example, linking if possible, to the following (this is not an exhaustive list),
1.How data exports are defined and standardised between library services (The DCMS library data schemas work)
2.How combined data can be used to deliver public information across multiple library services.
3.How data can be used to assess and accredit library services. (Libraries Connected accreditation project)
Arts Council England is seeking a consultant / consultants to develop an assessment strategy for the public library and archive sectors in England
5. CPV Codes:
73210000 - Research consultancy services.
6. NUTS Codes :
UK - UNITED KINGDOM
7. Main Site or Location of Works, Main Place of Delivery or Main Place of Performance: UNITED KINGDOM,
8. Reference Attributed by the Awarding Authority:
9. Awarded to:
Frankie Wilson Consulting
41 Ladder Hill, Wheatley, Oxfordshire, OX33 1SX, United Kingdom
Tel. 07976894348
Attn: Dr Frankie Wilson
Value Cost: 32,170
Is Awardee likely to subcontract?: No Awarded to SME?: Yes
10. Date of Contract Award: 08/07/2021
11. Number of Tenders Received: 3
12. Other Information:
Other Information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.
To view this notice, please click here:
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=613022258
TKR-2021722-PRO-18607844
Suitable for VCO: Yes
Procedure Type:OPEN
Period of Work Start date: 09/07/2021
Period of Work End date: 31/10/2021