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002716 Browsertix Webrecorder Cloud Service

BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD

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23 Oct 2025 at 12:58

Summary of the contracting process

The British Library Board has concluded its procurement process for the "002716 Browsertix Webrecorder Cloud Service," a subscription service that enhances the capabilities of the UK Web Archive and supports accessing previously published blog posts. Classified under the industry category of "services," this contract is located in the United Kingdom, with the main procurement method being direct, below the threshold without competition. This tender process is now complete, leading to the awarding of a service contract to Webrecorder Software LLC. The contract commenced on 2nd October 2025 and is set to conclude on 30th September 2026, with a potential extension to 2027. The total gross contract value is £42,000, with a signed amount of £35,000.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small to medium enterprises, particularly those specialising in digital archiving and subscription-based cloud services, to expand their footprint in collaboration with renowned public institutions like the British Library. Although the process has been completed, such contracts demonstrate the potential for similar companies to deliver niche services tailored for public sector needs, fostering business growth through governmental partnerships. Organisations adept at providing innovative technical solutions and efficient service delivery would be well-suited to engage in future opportunities within this domain.

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Notice Title

002716 Browsertix Webrecorder Cloud Service

Notice Description

Subscription to Webrecorder's Browsertrix Cloud Service at Pro-Plus tier. This service supports UK Web Archive activity, and will also provide a work-around for access to BL blog posts previously published using the Typepad platform.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d284
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067840-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£35,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
1 Oct 2025 - 30 Sep 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@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

WEBRECORDER SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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