Tender

GB-London: 001839 Web Discovery Project

BRITISH LIBRARY

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Tender

28 Jan 2022 at 16:55

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Library is currently seeking proposals for the "Web Discovery Project" aimed at enhancing the digital experience it offers to users. This tender falls within the research services category and is located in London, with the end of the tender period set for 21 February 2022. Bidders are invited to engage in a fundamental discovery process that assesses the current state of the British Library’s web services, culminating in actionable recommendations. The total contract value is estimated between £50,000 and £100,000, with the contract period expected to run from 21 March 2022 to 1 August 2022. This procurement is being conducted through an open procedure, allowing a wide range of organisations to participate.

This opportunity presents a significant avenue for growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that can showcase expertise in user experience research, web services strategy, and digital transformation. Businesses well-suited to compete may include those specialising in digital consultancy, UX design, and research methodologies related to web services. This project not only allows for the enhancement of public digital services but also offers a chance for SMEs to establish long-term partnerships with a prominent cultural institution.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-London: 001839 Web Discovery Project

Notice Description

As we look to the future, the British Library wants to develop a shared vision and actionable strategy to improve the quality of experience for our users, ensuring our future web provision meets the needs and interests of our audiences and supports our corporate objectives. This tender is intended to support us in the first step in that process. We are seeking to commission a partner to work with us to carry out a discovery process and: -Build a shared understanding of the current state and performance of our web offer in meeting user needs, across a range of key metrics -Support the stakeholders and build their understanding of: oKey aspects of current best practice in the design and management of web services. oThe nature and scale of opportunity for the British Library, both to improve the offer and increase our effectiveness. -Agree a mandate for change and high-level, actionable recommendations, both short and long term to improve the digital experience for our users. This is a foundational piece of work that should both educate and inspire the stakeholders, support them to develop an ambitious but practical vision and give them the confidence to move forwards. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-18210954-97b8-4bd8-a7cd-f2b243467197
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d6b49ce-70a8-48f9-b74e-75b905bbf240
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
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
21 Mar 2022 - 1 Aug 2022 1-6 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
BRITISH LIBRARY
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
Post Town
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
TLI London
Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
St Pancras & Somers Town
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Further Information

Notice Documents

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