Tender

001404 Organisational Impact & Management (LOT 3)

THE BRITISH LIBRARY

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Tender

08 Jul 2019 at 15:00

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Library is currently conducting a tender for "001404 Organisational Impact & Management (LOT 3)" as part of the Unlocking Our Sound Heritage (UOSH) project aimed at digitally preserving vulnerable audio recordings. This procurement is classified under research consultancy services and follows an open procedure below threshold. The tender period is set to close on 29 July 2019, with the contract commencing on 19 August 2019 and extending until 30 June 2022. Interested parties must register on the British Library’s e-tendering portal to express interest and submit their bids.

This tender presents significant opportunities for consultancy firms with expertise in project evaluation and research methodologies, particularly those with a focus on cultural heritage or audio preservation. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the project seeks suppliers capable of collaborating with the British Library to assess the impact of UOSH activities over the next three years. Companies well-versed in audio heritage, digital preservation technologies, and management consulting will be particularly well-suited for this procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

001404 Organisational Impact & Management (LOT 3)

Notice Description

Unlocking Our Sound Heritage (UOSH) is a partnership project led by the British Library and involving ten organisations across the UK. This project will digitally preserve some of the most vulnerable recordings and, in doing so, establish the infrastructure for our audio heritage to be saved and shared with a wide range of audiences. UOSH forms part of a core British Library programme, Save Our Sounds, which pledges to preserve the nation's sound heritage. To fulfil this requirement, we are looking for an experienced consultant or team of individuals who are able to work with our staff to evaluate the UOSH activities over the period of the project (next 3 years). Additional information: NOTE: IF YOU ARE ALREADY REGISTERED ON THE BRITISH LIBRARY'S E-TENDERING PORTAL PLEASE GO STRAIGHT TO STEP 2 BELOW. IF UNREGISTERED PLEASE FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW TO REGISTER 1. Register your company on the e-tendering portal (this is only required once). Select the 'Login or register to participate' link above and click the 'Click here to register' link on the home page. Accept the terms and conditions and click continue, Enter your correct business and user details, Note the username you chose and click Save when complete, You will shortly receive an email with your unique password (please keep this secure). 2. Express an Interest in the tender Login to the portal with the username/password, Click the ITTs Open To All Suppliers link. Click on the relevant ITT to access the content, Click the Express Interest button in the Actions box on the left-hand side of the page, This will move the ITT into your My ITTs page. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only), You can now access any attachments by clicking the Settings and Buyer Attachments in the Actions box 3. Responding to the ITT You can now choose to Reply or Reject (please give a reason if rejecting), You can now use the Messages function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification, Note the deadline for completion, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the ITT, There may be a mixture of online & offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available). You must then publish your reply using the publish button in the Actions box on the left-hand side of the page.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c819e1e-8ee0-431f-b6a7-caa0b1fe8e2f
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jul 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
18 Aug 2019 - 30 Jun 2022 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE BRITISH LIBRARY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WETHERBY
Postcode
LS23 7BQ
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Wetherby
Westminster Constituency
Wetherby and Easingwold

Further Information

Notice Documents

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