Tender

002189 British Library Technology Service Partner

BRITISH LIBRARY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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10 Aug 2023 at 06:20

Tender

08 Aug 2023 at 15:10

Summary of the contracting process

The British Library is looking for a Technology Service Partner for a procurement opportunity titled "002189 British Library Technology Service Partner". The procurement falls under the IT services category, specifically consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The procurement method is selective with a tender period ending on 7th September 2023. The contract period starts on 21st November 2023 and ends on 20th November 2024. This opportunity is suited for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and involves establishing an ad-hoc 'call-off' arrangement with a single organisation to provide various services.

This tender by the British Library provides a chance for businesses, especially SMEs in the IT services sector, to secure a contract for providing development, testing, application support, architecture, and business analysis services. The selective procurement process allows for competition among qualified organisations, and the contract period offers a stable opportunity for business growth over the specified timeframe. Businesses with expertise in IT services and a focus on service excellence are well-positioned to compete and potentially benefit from this procurement opportunity.

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Notice Title

002189 British Library Technology Service Partner

Notice Description

Text to be corrected in the original notice: Place of text to be modified: 1,400,000 Instead of: 14,000,000 Read: 1,400,000 Other 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. The purpose of this procurement is to establish a non-exclusive ad-hoc 'call-off' arrangement with a single organisation who will provide development, testing, application support, architecture and business analysis services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4058b7c1-3fba-4cc3-a383-eae9c6947a36
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64131315-f7e4-42b4-b1ff-b1d536cce5bb
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
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
£1,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
21 Nov 2023 - 20 Nov 2024 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRITISH LIBRARY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
andy.kemp@bl.uk
Contact Phone
+441937546387

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
St Pancras & Somers Town
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

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