Operation and Management of York's Library and Archives Service
CITY OF YORK COUNCIL · Awarded contract
AwardedOperation and Management of York's Library and Archives Service
Awarded 31 Mar 2019
Awarded31 Mar 2019
Value£34,250,000.00
AgencyCITY OF YORK COUNCIL
RegionYorkshire and The Humber
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
Expires in 7y 5mo15y term, 51% elapsed
Awarded 31 Mar 2019Expires 30 Mar 2034
About
City of York Council awarded a contract to Explore York Libraries and Archives Mutual Limited for the operation and management of its Library and Archives service for a period of 15 years from 1st April 2019, with a possible extension of a further 5 years.
The contract, valued at AUD 34,250,000, includes the operation, ongoing maintenance, and potential investment into and/or redevelopment of the Council's existing library facilities.
The service provides 14 static libraries (one of which is temporarily replaced by a mobile facility due to emergency closure), 1 reading café, 1 mobile library, and a home library service.
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