Planning

000863 RFI - ECM system

THE BRITISH LIBRARY

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Planning

04 Jul 2017 at 10:19

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Library is currently in the planning stage of procuring an enterprise content management (ECM) system. The procurement process is centred in Boston Spa, England, with a title of "000863 RFI - ECM system." This market consultation is aimed at gathering insights on pricing, hosting models, and licensing structures, with an engagement end date set for 23rd February 2018. While this is a prior information notice (PIN) rather than a tender opportunity, it serves to inform the procurement pathway for the subsequent procurement stages.

This opportunity presents a significant growth potential for businesses specialising in content management software. Firms with capabilities in providing ECM systems or implementation services would be particularly well-suited to participate. The British Library is inviting potential suppliers to engage in discussions and share insights that could influence the final procurement strategy, making it an attractive avenue for businesses looking to establish or expand their footprint in the public sector contracting space.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

000863 RFI - ECM system

Notice Description

The British Library is seeking to purchase a broad featured ECM system, as well an implementation partner to assist with its installation, configuration, and roll-out over 12-18 months in two substantial pilot projects. The purpose of this RFI is to establish indicative pricing, hosting models, licensing structures, and procurement routes, so as to allow the Library to seek bids that most closely match the Library's needs in the most efficient way possible. When submitting information, all organisations should note that this is not currently a tender opportunity, but is part of a market consultation exercise aiming to ensure that the procurement route selected and the options ultimately developed for the procurement are properly informed. The British Library is inviting potential providers to comment and informally discuss options and possible business solutions. At this stage, no final decision has been taken on the precise procurement route to be followed. Suppliers interested in submitting information on the services they can offer in relation to this Prior Information Notice (PIN) should 1) Browse to https://bl.bravosolution.co.uk 2) Click on View Current Opportunities and Notices 3) Follow the instructions to register on the eTendering potal. 4) Download the Attachment - 000863 RFI - ECM System. Follow the instructions in the document to submit an expression of interest, your company details and an initial response to the PIN At the conclusion of this market engagement exercise, the British Library will review all the information received. Should additional information be required, or further briefing deemed necessary, any such additional requirements will be communicated to you as soon as possible Additional information: When submitting information, all organisations should note that this is not currently a tender opportunity, but is part of a market consultation exercise aiming to ensure that the procurement route selected and the options ultimately developed for the procurement are properly informed.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cdb98c00-c389-4ca0-a784-13446e160a82
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c9a48fe-68ad-49a1-87a7-496ff6c9344e
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48783000 - Content management software package

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jul 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
23 Feb 2018Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
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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