Tender

RFI - Non-Print Legal Deposit Ejournal Articles Supply Service

BRITISH LIBRARY

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Tender

18 Jan 2021 at 13:00

Summary of the contracting process

The British Library is currently engaging in an active procurement process for the "RFI - Non-Print Legal Deposit Ejournal Articles Supply Service." This opportunity falls under the goods category, specifically focusing on the supply of serial articles metadata and associated content. The procurement is part of a market consultation exercise to inform future procurement routes and options. The tender period is open until 19 February 2021, with the contract anticipated to start on 1 January 2022 and continuing until 31 December 2024. The service will be provided across various locations, including the UK and other British Overseas Territories.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses in the metadata and digital content sectors, particularly those capable of delivering high-quality serial article metadata services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to respond, as they may find a suitable space to showcase their capabilities in this evolving market. Potential competitors should possess expertise in cataloguing, digitisation, and electronic resource management to align with the British Library's requirements effectively.

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Notice Title

RFI - Non-Print Legal Deposit Ejournal Articles Supply Service

Notice Description

On behalf of the Legal Deposit Libraries, the British Library invites potential vendors to provide information, as well as propose options, for the provision of serial article metadata and associated content, for inclusion under Legal Deposit. ***When submitting information, all respondents should note that this is not currently a tender opportunity, but is part of a market consultation exercise aiming to ensure that the procurement route selected and the options ultimately developed for any procurement are properly informed***

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7acacf0b-d2e9-4503-9e0e-39f5990e65e6
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products


CPV Codes

22212100 - Serials

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£225,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2022 - 31 Dec 2024 3-4 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
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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
Not specified

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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