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British Library Security Systems Consultant

BRITISH LIBRARY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

11 Dec 2024 at 14:05

Tender

25 Apr 2024 at 09:05

Summary of the contracting process

The British Library, located in London, has recently completed a procurement process for a Security Systems Consultant to protect its premises, staff, visitors, and collection items, which are spread across sites in London and Boston Spa. This tender falls under the industry category of Systems Consultancy Services (CPV code 72246000) and was conducted through an open procedure. Key dates for this procurement included the tender’s end date on 30th May 2024, and the award date on 31st May 2024. The total value of the contract awarded to BG Infotech Ltd was £648,776.4, and the contract was signed on 27th May 2024. The procurement method used was an open procedure, ensuring a transparent and competitive bidding process.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in security consultancy services, especially those with expertise in system upgrades and infrastructure maintenance. SMEs, in particular, are encouraged to participate as the contracting authority, the British Library, considers this contract suitable for smaller economic operators. Companies with a strong background in providing comprehensive security systems consultancy could benefit from recurring maintenance and upgrade work, offering long-term engagement with a prestigious client. Thus, businesses looking to expand their portfolio within the public sector would find this procurement highly advantageous.

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Notice Title

British Library Security Systems Consultant

Notice Description

The British Library is seeking suppliers for a Security Systems Consultant in order to protect the premises, staff, visitors and its collection items. The British Library employs several types of security equipment at its sites in London and Boston Spa. The British Library intends to use a qualified security consultant to assist with frequent systems upgrades, systems infrastructure maintenance

Lot Information

Lot 1

The British Library is seeking suppliers for a Security Systems Consultant in order to protect the premises, staff, visitors and its collection items. The British Library employs several types of security equipment at its sites in London and Boston Spa. The British Library intends to use a qualified security consultant to assist with frequent systems upgrades, systems infrastructure maintenance. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/J6KHR523VX

Renewal: 2 x 12 month extensions

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0454fe
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039937-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72246000 - Systems consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£625,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£625,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£648,776 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 May 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2024 - 31 Mar 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRITISH LIBRARY
Contact Name
Nikki Drydale
Contact Email
nikki.drydale@bl.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1937546146

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BG INFOTECH

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