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GB-London: 002183 ALZ Implementation and BLOD Migration

BRITISH LIBRARY

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07 Jul 2023 at 10:25

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Summary of the contracting process

The British Library is seeking a specialist Microsoft Azure consultancy partner for the implementation of ALZ and migration of the British Library On Demand solution to the Azure platform. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with a tender period ending on 28th July 2023 and a contract period starting on 29th August 2023 and ending on 28th August 2024. The services procurement has a minimum value of GBP 100,000 and a total value of GBP 500,000.

This tender by the British Library presents an opportunity for SMEs to participate in providing cloud-based services using Microsoft Azure. Businesses in the computer configurations industry category and those specializing in Microsoft Azure consultancy are well-suited to compete. The potential for growth lies in securing the phased implementation and support projects mentioned, tapping into the specified contract value and suitability criteria outlined by the contracting authority.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-London: 002183 ALZ Implementation and BLOD Migration

Notice Description

The British Library has made a strategic decision to adopt Microsoft Azure as their primary provider of cloud based services. Work has already taken place to put in place an M356 instance with hybrid AD and currently there are a number of strands of work that pertinent to this tender We are seeking to engage a specialist Microsoft Azure consultancy partner who will assist us to deliver the two phases of work. Phase 1 - Design, Implementation and support of our ALZ Phase 2: Migration of the British Library On Demand (BLOD) solution to the Azure platform 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9fb16a14-c48f-448f-a776-b0d4549e9440
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

CPV Codes

30211400 - Computer configurations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
28 Aug 2023 - 28 Aug 2024 1-2 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
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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