Planning

British Library Portals Future Technical Solution

BRITISH LIBRARY

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Planning

16 Nov 2021 at 09:14

Summary of the contracting process

The British Library is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "British Library Portals Future Technical Solution," aimed at enhancing their online services in the realm of IT services, specifically consulting and software development. The procurement will take place in the United Kingdom, with initial communications indicating a Request for Information (RFI) to inform future procurement decisions. A key date to note is the future notice date of 1st February 2022, which may provide further guidance on the next steps in this process.

This procurement presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with expertise in technical platform development and online service enhancements. Companies that can provide innovative solutions to improve user experience and operational efficiency for large institutions like the British Library will be well-positioned to compete. Engaging in this market consultation exercise may facilitate valuable insights and allow these businesses to tailor their offerings to meet the specific needs outlined by the British Library.

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Notice Title

British Library Portals Future Technical Solution

Notice Description

The British Library has two Portals that are online services that collect and present rights-cleared reports and other publications from selected UK-based organisations. The Library wishes to provide a better online service for our users and improved staff productivity by moving the Portals onto a new technical platform. This Request for Information (RFI) is part of a market sounding exercise and one potential route to inform the future procurement of the services described. Participants should note that at this stage, no final decision has been taken on the precise procurement route to be followed.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The British Library has two Portals that are online services that collect and present rights-cleared reports and other publications from selected UK-based organisations. There is a formal agreement between the Library and each organisation covered by the Portals. Both Portals are free to use for the end-users. The Library wishes to provide a better online service for our users and improved staff productivity by moving the Portals onto a new technical platform.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02f6ee
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028543-2021
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Feb 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRITISH LIBRARY
Contact Name
Andy Kemp
Contact Email
andy.kemp@bl.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1937546387

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

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