Planning

000977 Retail EPOS & Stock Management

THE BRITISH LIBRARY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

24 Jan 2018 at 11:41

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

23 Jan 2018 at 07:23

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Library is currently engaged in the planning stage of a tender process for a project titled "000977 Retail EPOS & Stock Management." This initiative aims to develop a new electronic point of sale (EPOS) and stock management system for their retail outlets located in St. Pancras, London. The buying organisation seeks to leverage latest payment technologies and e-commerce solutions, ensuring full PCI compliance. Key dates include an engagement end date of 6 February 2018. The project falls under the category of Point of Sale (POS) software package, and all interested suppliers should refer to the relevant documentation on the British Library's procurement site.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in retail technology, particularly those experienced in integrating traditional retail operations with online shopping platforms. Potential suppliers who can offer scalable, innovative stock management solutions that meet the British Library's requirements will be well-positioned to engage. Businesses with expertise in payment technologies and inventory management processes could particularly benefit from this procurement process, enabling them to expand their influence within the public sector and enhance their portfolios through collaboration with a prestigious institution.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

000977 Retail EPOS & Stock Management

Notice Description

The British Library seeks to invest in a new EPOS and stock management system for our award-winning Retail outlets in St. Pancras, fully integrated with our Online Shop with real-time stock updates. All of the latest advancements in payment technologies will be utilised and innovative Retail solutions developed to meet our users' needs, all the while maintaining full PCI compliance. With automated functions such as replenishment ordering and end of day reports, the system will free up time currently spent on manual processes. Accurate, easy to access and meaningful reporting will provide key intelligence to improve stock management and margin performance. We are looking to identify potential suppliers within the sector who are experienced in combining traditional Retail with e-commerce and who may be able to provide a scalable stock management system which has the potential for use by other departments at a later date. We wish to begin a dialogue with potential providers to help us understand the possibilities within the sector. To express an interest in this project, please browse to https://bl.bravosolution.co.uk and click on current opportunities and notices and follow the online instructions Additional information: All documentation available at https://bl.bravosolution.co.uk. Click on current opportunities and notices and follow the online instructions

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2432b80e-895b-4c8c-8910-9b58f0b1de74
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43768bf2-1c64-4ed5-9903-033a55cfbf6e
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48110000 - Point of sale (POS) software package

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jan 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
6 Feb 2018Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
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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