Planning

001197 RFI E Commerce

THE BRITISH LIBRARY

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Planning

20 Sep 2018 at 13:15

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

20 Sep 2018 at 06:28

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Library is currently in the planning stage of a tender for "001197 RFI E Commerce," aimed at enhancing their online retail platform. This procurement falls under the CPV classification for Point of Sale (POS) software packages and seeks to grow the retail income from approximately 5% to 25% over the next five years. The engagement end date for this request for information (RFI) is set for 10th October 2018, with all submissions due by noon on that date. The British Library is located in Wetherby, England, and is looking for a solution that offers control and flexibility to boost customer engagement and streamline user experience.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in e-commerce platforms and POS software, particularly those with innovative solutions that can enhance customer engagement and operational efficiency. Companies that are responsive to the needs of large cultural institutions, and can demonstrate experience in similar markets, will be well-positioned to compete. The focus on expanding the online retail capabilities may also attract SMEs that can offer tailored solutions for niche markets and customer interactions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

001197 RFI E Commerce

Notice Description

The Online Shop is an established part of the British Library's retail offer, contributing around 5% of the overall Retail income, which we hope to grow to 25% over the next 5 years. To do this, we require a platform which offers us the control and flexibility to really start to engage with our customers and strengthen the value we offer as a brand. We seek a platform that will both help us achieve these targets and support our work towards a streamlined user experience. The information from this RFI will help to inform our decisions on the future procurement of ecommerce, Box Office and Membership services and systems. NOTE THIS RFI CLOSES AT NOON ON WEDNESDAY 10TH OCTOBER 2018

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a8cf2df-6f3c-49d3-b9f5-4cef0ff3b123
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
20 Sep 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
10 Oct 2018Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
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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