Tender

002505 Shared Repository Service

BRITISH LIBRARY

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Tender

20 Dec 2024 at 14:05

Summary of the contracting process

The British Library is inviting suppliers to tender for the next phase of its Shared Repository Service, covering the period from April 2025 to March 2028, under the reference number 041221-2024. This initiative falls under the IT services category, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, Internet, and support, with an estimated value of £415,000. The procurement method being used is an open procedure, and interested parties must submit their bids electronically or in writing by 24 January 2025. The contract will span 36 months, and the main delivery location is within the United Kingdom. Detailed information about the tender is available, and selection of tenderers will adhere to the established criteria set out in the procurement documents.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), particularly those specialising in IT services. By participating in this procurement, businesses can contribute to a well-established service that aids in the discovery and access to over 16,000 research outputs. Suited for companies that excel in software development, consultancy, and support services, this contract offers a stable three-year engagement with the prestigious British Library. Firms with strong capabilities in handling large-scale repository services could greatly benefit from the exposure and operational growth stemming from this partnership.

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Notice Title

002505 Shared Repository Service

Notice Description

The British Library is seeking suppliers for the Shared Repository Service (https://iro.bl.uk/) for its next phase of operation from April 2025 - March 2028 (36 months). The service currently provides discovery and access to over 16,000 research outputs, including articles, datasets, conference contributions, theses etc. It is a well-used service, with 809,262 views, 200,893 sessions, and 24,938 item requests between April 2023 - March 2024.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The British Library is seeking suppliers for the Shared Repository Service (https://iro.bl.uk/) for its next phase of operation from April 2025 - March 2028 (36 months). The service currently provides discovery and access to over 16,000 research outputs, including articles, datasets, conference contributions, theses etc. It is a well-used service, with 809,262 views, 200,893 sessions, and 24,938 item requests between April 2023 - March 2024.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ca37
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041221-2024
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
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
£415,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£415,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
30 Months

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
Cara Croker
Contact Email
cara.croker@bl.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1937546173

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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