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Aleph Alma data feeds

BRITISH LIBRARY

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17 Apr 2025 at 12:28

Summary of the contracting process

The British Library has completed the procurement process for "Aleph Alma data feeds," which involves services related to maintenance of data network equipment and the provision of unique identifiers for both print and electronic monograph publications. The contract, categorised under central government public authority, is situated in the UK with specific work locations in London and Stevenage. The awarding stage was reached on 17 April 2025, with the contract lasting from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2028, and a gross value of £88,752. Nielsen Book Services Ltd, a small to medium enterprise, has been selected as the supplier for this project.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in data maintenance services and ISBN provision for publications. Companies with expertise in network equipment maintenance and publishing industry services, particularly those classified as SMEs, are well-suited to compete in this procurement space. Engaging in such contracts can provide valuable experience, industry recognition and potentially open doors to future public sector opportunities. The detailed planning and awarding stages underscore a structured and transparent procurement process, beneficial for businesses aiming to expand their public sector portfolios.

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Notice Title

Aleph Alma data feeds

Notice Description

Alma data feeds. ISBN Agency, providing unique identifiers for both print and electronic monograph publications.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0504d8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015909-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50312310 - Maintenance of data network equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£73,960 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRITISH LIBRARY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
kathryn.taylor@bl.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

NIELSEN BOOK SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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