Tender

002189 British Library Technology Service Partner

BRITISH LIBRARY

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TenderUpdate

10 Aug 2023 at 09:05

Tender

08 Aug 2023 at 13:05

Summary of the contracting process

The British Library is seeking a Technology Service Partner for IT services, including consulting, software development, and support. This procurement aims to establish a non-exclusive arrangement with a single organisation for various services such as development, testing, and architecture. The contract is set to start on November 21, 2023, with opportunities for renewal and optional extensions. The tender period ends on September 7, 2023, and the second stage invitation date is on September 20, 2023. The procurement method is selective, with electronic submission required.

This tender by the British Library for a Technology Service Partner offers potential opportunities for small or medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in IT services. Businesses specialising in application development, testing, architecture, and business analysis are well-suited to compete for this contract. The opportunity requires a focus on delivering value for money and providing resources both on and off-site. Interested parties can find detailed information on the Delta eSourcing portal and respond to the opportunity electronically.

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Notice Title

002189 British Library Technology Service Partner

Notice Description

The purpose of this procurement is to establish a non-exclusive ad-hoc 'call-off' arrangement with a single organisation who will provide development, testing, application support, architecture and business analysis services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The purpose of this procurement is to establish a non-exclusive ad-hoc 'call-off' arrangement with a single organisation who will provide development, testing, application support, architecture and business analysis services. The chosen Partner must demonstrate the appropriate skill sets, a proven track record of successful delivery and a focus on delivering value for money. The successful Partner will deliver resources, skills and experience in the following areas:- *Application and Web Development *Testing & Quality Assurance both manual and automated *Application Support *Architecture & DevOps *Business Analysis *UI/UX Design *Information Architecture The Library will require the following roles at various levels:- *Software Engineers *Test Engineers *Application Specialists (Application Support) *Architects *Business Analysts The services to be offered to the Library may mean that resources are required to work a mixture of on and off site at the British Library at Boston Spa or London or at the partner's site either on or off shore. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/F9N655HB5J

Renewal: 4 x 6 month optional extensions

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03ede8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023326-2023
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
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
£1,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£14,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
21 Nov 2023 - 20 Nov 2024 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
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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