Tender

GB-London: 001743 SECURE ACCESS SYSTEM FOR NON-PRINT LEGAL DEPOSIT (NPLD) MATERIAL

THE BRITISH LIBRARY

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Tender

17 Nov 2021 at 12:05

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Library is seeking proposals for the tender titled "GB-London: 001743 SECURE ACCESS SYSTEM FOR NON-PRINT LEGAL DEPOSIT (NPLD) MATERIAL". This project falls within the industry category of software services and is based in London, UK. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with the deadline for submissions set for 6th December 2021. The contract will be awarded shortly thereafter, with an anticipated start date of 1st January 2022 and a duration of up to three months to complete by the end of April 2022, with a minimum contract value of £25,000 and a maximum value of £50,000. The procurement will follow an open procedure, suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in software solutions, particularly those with expertise in secure access systems and compliance with accessibility legislation. Companies that can enhance the current open-source tools to improve the accessibility of Non-Print Legal Deposit materials would be particularly well-positioned to compete. With the British Library's consideration of SMEs in the selection process, this is a prime opportunity for smaller firms to engage in substantial public procurement and contribute innovative solutions to meet the Library's evolving needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-London: 001743 SECURE ACCESS SYSTEM FOR NON-PRINT LEGAL DEPOSIT (NPLD) MATERIAL

Notice Description

The British Library leads the implementation of Non-Print Legal Deposit in partnership with the UK Legal Deposit Libraries. We work with publishers to collect this material, through direct document acquisition and though the UK Web Archive (which aims to preserve the large volume of works published in the United Kingdom and made available on the World Wide Web). The Library is inviting potential service and software providers to extend the existing open source tools and provide specialist guidance to help us build and deploy an improved secure access system for Non-Print Legal Deposit (NPLD) material. Our current on-site access system is secured by only allowing readers to view items via remote desktop connections. However, this solution does not meet reader needs and does not allow us to meet the requirements of accessibility legislation. We have designed an alternative solution that makes NPLD content more accessible while maintaining the security of the material. The scope of this contract is to implement, refine and deliver the new solution, based on the specification in this ITT. The duration of the Contract will be up to a maximum of 3 months from Contract Award, and the work must be completed and delivered before the end of April 2022. A 7 day notice period will apply. Any optional extensions beyond the final agreed initial Contract period will be subject to negotiation and agreement between the parties. 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
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd08ef72-e69b-4ee6-8a9e-7314d8334d4e
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

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2022 - 30 Apr 2022 1-6 months
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
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
TLI London
Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
St Pancras & Somers Town
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Further Information

Notice Documents

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