Tender

OPS9730 Box Office Solution

BRITISH LIBRARY

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Tender

18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Library is currently seeking solutions for its "OPS9730 Box Office Solution" tender, aimed at enhancing ticket booking systems for various exhibitions and events. This initiative falls under the IT services industry category and is planned to commence on 20th November 2016, with a contract duration of three years, concluding on 19th November 2019. The procurement method is selective, specifically using a restricted procedure, with a minimum contract value of £50,000 and a total estimated value of £100,000. Interested suppliers need to register on the designated eTendering portal by the previous deadline of 16th September 2015.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in IT services, particularly those focused on software development and customer management systems. Companies that can deliver innovative and efficient booking platforms, as well as support packages for online and offline ticketing channels, will be well-suited to compete. This is a prime opportunity for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with the expertise to streamline operations and enhance user experience within the cultural sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

OPS9730 Box Office Solution

Notice Description

The British Library currently operates a mixture of systems under which the public can book tickets for different kinds of exhibition or event in different parts of the Library. The Library now intends to upgrade and consolidate these systems, so as to enhance the user experience when making bookings, as well as improving the operational efficiency or running and maintaining these systems. Besides its function as a powerhouse for research, the British Library presents a wide range of exhibitions, publications, learning programmes and events to the public at large and approximately 100,000 people visit the Library each month. Access to such exhibitions and events is either by priced ticket, bookable free of charge or in some instances non-ticketed. Presently we operate a mixture of systems under which the public can book tickets for different kinds of exhibition or event in different parts of the Library. The Library now intends to upgrade and consolidate these systems. We are seeking responses in regard to potential solutions which can address the four following business services: * Box Office / exhibitions * Business & IP Centre Workshop Management System * Learning Team Booking System * Public access event management The delivery channels for these include on-line, telephone and walk-up and they will continue. Suppliers interested in this opportunity should; 1) Browse to https://bl.bravosolution.co.uk 2) Click on View Current Opportunities and Notices link 3) Follow the instructions to register on the eTendering portal. 4) Download the tender documents 5) Follow the instructions in the documents to submit a response

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0cb4f43-dedc-4d85-8a2b-d24b054bc94c
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

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Sep 2015Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Nov 2016 - 19 Nov 2019 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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
BOSTON SPA
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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