West Sussex County Council (WSCC) is the lead authority for Library books and other Library Services, on behalf of the Central Buying Consortium (CBC).
In August 2019 decision ref: FRC01 2019/20 agreed the commencement of a procurement process for a new Framework Agreement for Library Books and Audio-Visual materials for the CBC Library Group. In December 2019, the Acting Executive Director Place Services approved the award of a Framework Agreement to Askews and Holts Library Services Ltd for the provision of Library Books and AV on behalf of the Central Buying Consortium (CBC) Library Group, Decision Report Ref: OKD29 2019/20.
The Framework was procured with an initial contract period of 2 years with the option to extend by up to a further 2 years. The initial contract period is due conclude at the end of March 2022 and it is proposed to take up the option of extending the Framework for a further 2 years.
The Assistant Director (Communities) will now be asked to approve the extension of the Framework by a further 2 years from April 1st 2022.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Expenditure > £500,000;
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Divisions affected: (All Divisions);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 15/02/2022
Decision due: March 2022 by Assistant Director (Communities) (Emily King)
Lead member: Emily King, Assistant Director (Communities) emily.king@westsussex.gov.uk
Contact: Russell Allen, Head of Libraries and Heritage Tel: 033 022 24792.
Consultation process
Representations concerning this proposed decision can be made via the officer contact.
Democratic Services Contact: Erica Keegan Tel: 033 022 26050