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English Short Title Catalogue (ESTC)

BRITISH LIBRARY

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01 May 2025 at 09:28

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Library has recently completed the contracting process for the "English Short Title Catalogue (ESTC)" project, which involves the migration, maintenance, and development of the ESTC database using AMPLE. As a public authority within the central government, the British Library served as the buyer for this contract, with the Consortium of European Research Libraries acting as the supplier. The contract, valued at €44,550, covers the provision of services in the area of repair and maintenance and is active from 30th May 2025 to 30th April 2028. The procurement process used a method below the standard threshold, and the contract was signed on 24th April 2025, marking the award stage as complete.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in service provision, especially those with expertise in database management and maintenance. The procurement, while below the standard threshold, highlights the potential for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to collaborate with major public institutions like the British Library. Companies that can offer innovative solutions in database technology and digital catalogue management may find similar opportunities for growth and collaboration through such contracts in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

English Short Title Catalogue (ESTC)

Notice Description

English Short Title Catalogue (ESTC), migration of the ESTC. Maintenance and development of the ESTC database in AMPLE

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050b0e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018293-2025
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

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£44,550 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
29 May 2025 - 30 Apr 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

CONSORTIUM OF EUROPEAN RESEARCH LIBRARIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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