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Research Respository

BRITISH LIBRARY

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11 Apr 2022 at 10:00

Summary of the contracting process

The British Library is conducting a procurement process titled "Research Repository," focused on IT services such as consulting and software development. The contract, worth £327,068, is currently active and involves a selective procurement method, specifically a negotiated procedure. The contract period commenced on 1st October 2020 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2023. The award status was published on 11th April 2022, with the tender period having ended on 3rd July 2020. Delivery addresses for the services span multiple regions, including the UK and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for IT consulting firms and software development companies looking to expand their portfolio in the public sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, given their flexibility and ability to innovate. Engaging in this project could significantly enhance their business growth and visibility within the market.

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Notice Title

Research Respository

Notice Description

The British Library Research Repository

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a14d1e25-db5e-4280-97e2-0b32dbbcfa23
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae8954ee-6a2d-4cd8-a9ec-c4f925522eb2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£327,068 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£327,068 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jul 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jul 20205 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2020 - 31 Mar 2023 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSITY OF LONDON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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