--- title: "GB-Leeds: 001606 - SDP \"Alpha\" Prototype" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-19fe5dcb-3ba4-4317-a9a5-08e8eb4d4980" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-19fe5dcb-3ba4-4317-a9a5-08e8eb4d4980" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-19fe5dcb-3ba4-4317-a9a5-08e8eb4d4980.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-19fe5dcb-3ba4-4317-a9a5-08e8eb4d4980.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE BRITISH LIBRARY" published: "2020-10-16" --- # GB-Leeds: 001606 - SDP "Alpha" Prototype Buyer: THE BRITISH LIBRARY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-19fe5dcb-3ba4-4317-a9a5-08e8eb4d4980 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-19fe5dcb-3ba4-4317-a9a5-08e8eb4d4980) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-19fe5dcb-3ba4-4317-a9a5-08e8eb4d4980.json) ## Summary The British Library is seeking technical partners through an open tender for the project titled "GB-Leeds: 001606 - SDP 'Alpha' Prototype". This initiative aims to develop a national digital presence for public libraries across the United Kingdom, ensuring equitable access to services regardless of location. The tender is currently active, with a submission deadline of 2nd November 2020. The estimated contract value ranges from £50,000 to £100,000, encompassing services in the information systems and technology strategic review and planning industry. This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in technology and digital service design. Companies with expertise in developing innovative digital solutions for public services, particularly those familiar with library systems or community-oriented technologies, will find this procurement particularly suitable. Engaging in this project could lead to further collaborations within the public sector, enhancing business growth and visibility in a competitive landscape. ## Notice We are looking for technical partners to help us explore, shape, co-create and test a prototype for a national digital presence for the United Kingdom's public libraries. We need a technical partner to bring the right expertise and an eye for fresh thinking as we develop a new service for public libraries, providing everyone digital access to the public library, regardless of postcode. To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/8GJ42KCJUH If you experience any technical difficulties from accessing the above url, then please contact the Delta eSourcing Helpdesk on call 0800 923 9236 or email helpdesk@delta-esourcing.com. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/8GJ42KCJUH If you experience any technical difficulties from accessing the above url, then please contact the Delta eSourcing Helpdesk on call 0800 923 9236 or email helpdesk@delta-esourcing.com. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c0d1bdf-087c-499e-8f22-96caee8bfcb3 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Oct 2020 | | Submission deadline | 2 Nov 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 16 Nov 2020 - 29 Jan 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £100,000 | | 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 | 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 - 72222000 - Information systems or technology strategic review and planning services ## Release History - 16 Oct 2020 at 08:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c0d1bdf-087c-499e-8f22-96caee8bfcb3 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c0d1bdf-087c-499e-8f22-96caee8bfcb3 16th October 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=533944447 Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Notice URLs - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/8GJ42KCJUH ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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