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British Library Portals Future Technical Solution

BIP Solutions Limited

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16 Nov 2021 at 10:24

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by BIP Solutions Limited, involves the tender titled "British Library Portals Future Technical Solution," aimed at enhancing online services provided by the British Library. This initiative falls within the IT services industry, particularly focusing on consulting and software development. The tender is currently active and is set to conclude on 7th December 2021. The contract period is scheduled from 1st April 2022 to 31st March 2023, and it is applicable across various delivery locations including the UK and several British Overseas Territories. Notably, the procurement method employed is a Prior Information Notice, indicating that this phase serves as a market sounding exercise where no definitive procurement route has yet been established.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly SMEs specialising in IT services, software development, and online system solutions. The intent to innovate and enhance the British Library's digital platforms opens avenues for companies with experience in similar projects to showcase their expertise. Participating in this tender can help qualified businesses expand their reach, strengthen their portfolios, and establish a long-term relationship with a significant cultural institution in the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

British Library Portals Future Technical Solution

Notice Description

The British Library has two Portals that are online services that collect and present rights-cleared reports and other publications from selected UK-based organisations. The Library wishes to provide a better online service for our users and improved staff productivity by moving the Portals onto a new technical platform. This Request for Information (RFI) is part of a market sounding exercise and one potential route to inform the future procurement of the services described. Participants should note that at this stage, no final decision has been taken on the precise procurement route to be followed.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-10577f0e-a0b2-4de6-95b6-753222bbeb21
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba091dbb-bede-4b9e-80a9-8f2799046bce
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Prior Information Notice
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 6-12 months
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
BIP Solutions Limited
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
NW1 2DB
Postcode Area
North West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
St Pancras & Somers Town
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Further Information

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