--- title: "001404 Organisational Impact & Management (LOT 3)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0dc96c78-48e6-450a-8c6c-eabb45062850" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0dc96c78-48e6-450a-8c6c-eabb45062850" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0dc96c78-48e6-450a-8c6c-eabb45062850.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0dc96c78-48e6-450a-8c6c-eabb45062850.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE BRITISH LIBRARY" published: "2019-07-08" --- # 001404 Organisational Impact & Management (LOT 3) Buyer: THE BRITISH LIBRARY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0dc96c78-48e6-450a-8c6c-eabb45062850 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0dc96c78-48e6-450a-8c6c-eabb45062850) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0dc96c78-48e6-450a-8c6c-eabb45062850.json) ## Summary The British Library is currently conducting a tender for "001404 Organisational Impact & Management (LOT 3)" as part of the Unlocking Our Sound Heritage (UOSH) project aimed at digitally preserving vulnerable audio recordings. This procurement is classified under research consultancy services and follows an open procedure below threshold. The tender period is set to close on 29 July 2019, with the contract commencing on 19 August 2019 and extending until 30 June 2022. Interested parties must register on the British Library’s e-tendering portal to express interest and submit their bids. This tender presents significant opportunities for consultancy firms with expertise in project evaluation and research methodologies, particularly those with a focus on cultural heritage or audio preservation. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the project seeks suppliers capable of collaborating with the British Library to assess the impact of UOSH activities over the next three years. Companies well-versed in audio heritage, digital preservation technologies, and management consulting will be particularly well-suited for this procurement process. ## Notice Unlocking Our Sound Heritage (UOSH) is a partnership project led by the British Library and involving ten organisations across the UK. This project will digitally preserve some of the most vulnerable recordings and, in doing so, establish the infrastructure for our audio heritage to be saved and shared with a wide range of audiences. UOSH forms part of a core British Library programme, Save Our Sounds, which pledges to preserve the nation's sound heritage. To fulfil this requirement, we are looking for an experienced consultant or team of individuals who are able to work with our staff to evaluate the UOSH activities over the period of the project (next 3 years). Additional information: NOTE: IF YOU ARE ALREADY REGISTERED ON THE BRITISH LIBRARY'S E-TENDERING PORTAL PLEASE GO STRAIGHT TO STEP 2 BELOW. 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Responding to the ITT You can now choose to Reply or Reject (please give a reason if rejecting), You can now use the Messages function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification, Note the deadline for completion, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the ITT, There may be a mixture of online & offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available). You must then publish your reply using the publish button in the Actions box on the left-hand side of the page. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c819e1e-8ee0-431f-b6a7-caa0b1fe8e2f | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Jul 2019 | | Submission deadline | 29 Jul 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 18 Aug 2019 - 30 Jun 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE BRITISH LIBRARY | | Locality | WETHERBY | | Post town | Leeds | | Postcode | LS23 7BQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds | | Local authority | Leeds | | Electoral ward | Wetherby | | Westminster constituency | Wetherby and Easingwold | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73210000 - Research consultancy services ## Release History - 8 Jul 2019 at 15:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c819e1e-8ee0-431f-b6a7-caa0b1fe8e2f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c819e1e-8ee0-431f-b6a7-caa0b1fe8e2f 8th July 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://bl.bravosolution.co.uk Bravo Solutions Tendering Portal ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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