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title: "British Library Portals Future Technical Solution"
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# British Library Portals Future Technical Solution

Buyer: BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-10577f0e-a0b2-4de6-95b6-753222bbeb21

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by BIP Solutions Limited, involves the tender titled "British Library Portals Future Technical Solution," aimed at enhancing online services provided by the British Library. This initiative falls within the IT services industry, particularly focusing on consulting and software development. The tender is currently active and is set to conclude on 7th December 2021. The contract period is scheduled from 1st April 2022 to 31st March 2023, and it is applicable across various delivery locations including the UK and several British Overseas Territories. Notably, the procurement method employed is a Prior Information Notice, indicating that this phase serves as a market sounding exercise where no definitive procurement route has yet been established.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly SMEs specialising in IT services, software development, and online system solutions. The intent to innovate and enhance the British Library's digital platforms opens avenues for companies with experience in similar projects to showcase their expertise. Participating in this tender can help qualified businesses expand their reach, strengthen their portfolios, and establish a long-term relationship with a significant cultural institution in the UK.

## Notice

The British Library has two Portals that are online services that collect and present rights-cleared reports and other publications from selected UK-based organisations. The Library wishes to provide a better online service for our users and improved staff productivity by moving the Portals onto a new technical platform. This Request for Information (RFI) is part of a market sounding exercise and one potential route to inform the future procurement of the services described. Participants should note that at this stage, no final decision has been taken on the precise procurement route to be followed.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba091dbb-bede-4b9e-80a9-8f2799046bce |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Prior Information Notice |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| 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 | BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | North West London |
| Postcode | NW1 2DB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI36 Camden |
| Local authority | Camden |
| Electoral ward | St Pancras & Somers Town |
| Westminster constituency | Holborn and St Pancras |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 16 Nov 2021 at 10:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba091dbb-bede-4b9e-80a9-8f2799046bce

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba091dbb-bede-4b9e-80a9-8f2799046bce
  16th November 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-IT-services:-consulting,-software-development,-Internet-and-support./82F9SMX47G
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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