Tender

001146 NETCAT & Associated Services Framework

THE BRITISH LIBRARY

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Tender

08 May 2019 at 12:33

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Library intends to establish a multi-supplier framework through the procurement titled "001146 NETCAT & Associated Services Framework," which focuses on data conversion services. This active tender is currently at the planning stage, with the submission deadline set for 7th June 2019. The contract period will commence on 1st July 2019 and run until 30th June 2023. Interested suppliers can deliver services to various locations, including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories, and are required to provide a scalable pricing structure based on the anticipated processing of approximately 10,000 catalogue records annually.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the data services industry, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in data conversion and library services. Firms that can offer competitive pricing for bulk record processing and have the capacity to manage diverse work-packages may find this framework arrangement particularly advantageous. The open procurement method allows a broad range of suppliers to compete, making it an ideal opportunity for companies aiming to expand their footprint in public sector contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

001146 NETCAT & Associated Services Framework

Notice Description

The purpose of this procurement is to establish a multi-supplier framework arrangement for the creation and supply of NetCat catalogue data to the British Library. creation and supply of NetCat catalogue data to the British Library. The British Library NetCat project provides for the creation and supply of MARC 21 catalogue records for publications in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland. Currently there are two categories of publications: printed monographs e-media Work-packages of varying quantity and content type will be defined by the British Library. Details of individual work-packages including sample data will be made available to all suppliers accepted into the framework. Contracts to fulfil the requirements of individual work-packages will be formed under the framework arrangement via further competition (mini-tender). Currently the estimated total quantity of records likely to be processed under the core work-package of this framework arrangement is in the region of 10,000 per annum, but this figure may vary. Suppliers accepted into the framework will be expected to provide a per record unit cost that can be 'scaled' or discounted when applied to increased quantities to maximise the value for money aspect of the contract. If you are interested in this opportunity please browse to https://bl.bravosolution.co.uk and click on the View Current Opportunities and Notices link for further details

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c30c72c9-07da-45c9-a8b5-a99494dcd803
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f59a12b0-6bf8-475c-868b-1a3448ef82cb
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72311100 - Data conversion services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jun 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2019 - 30 Jun 2023 4-5 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
THE 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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