Provision of Home Library and Befriending Services by Bristol City Council
Bristol City Council · Awarded contract
AwardedProvision of Home Library and Befriending Services by Bristol City Council
Awarded 17 May 2025
Awarded17 May 2025
Value£130,000.00
SupplierRoyal Voluntary Service
AgencyBristol City Council
RegionSouth West
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
Expires in 3y 7mo5y 1mo term, 29% elapsed
Awarded 17 May 2025Expires 31 May 2030
About
Bristol City Council awarded a contract to Royal Voluntary Service for the delivery of library books and audio books to customers within their homes, along with befriending services provided through a team of volunteers.
The contract, valued at AUD 130,000, was procured under the PA 2023 regime via a compliant exception due to competition being absent for technical reasons.
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Provision of Home Library and Befriending Services by Bristol City Council
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