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002735 Alma Implementation and Training Consultant

BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD

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05 Nov 2025 at 13:50

Summary of the contracting process

The British Library Board has completed a direct procurement process for an "002735 Alma Implementation and Training Consultant." This project, classified under services in the industry category, pertains to system and support services, specifically aimed at the successful implementation and training support for the Alma Primo VE project. Located in London, the buying organisation, a public authority within central government, initiated this procurement without competition, fitting the description of a below-threshold process. The contract was awarded on 1st November 2025 to 213 Consulting, a supplier based in Brussels, with services expected to be delivered by 31st March 2026. The contract's gross value is EUR 20,000.

This tender provides a significant growth opportunity for consulting firms specialising in system and support services. Although this contract was awarded through a direct procurement method, similar projects requiring expertise in training and technical implementation can serve as potential avenues for businesses in the sector. Companies, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with specific skills in library system implementation and training solutions, would find competitive opportunities under similar procurement conditions. By positioning themselves as reliable and expert service providers, SMEs can effectively enhance their market reach and secure future contracts with central government bodies.

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Notice Title

002735 Alma Implementation and Training Consultant

Notice Description

Training and implementation support to ensure success of Alma Primo VE project

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dafe
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071276-2025
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

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


CPV Codes

72250000 - System and support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£20,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Nov 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Nov 20255 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

213 CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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