--- title: "Tender for Library Reclassification Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3a884504-cfb1-427b-96ec-227258f1f227" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3a884504-cfb1-427b-96ec-227258f1f227" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3a884504-cfb1-427b-96ec-227258f1f227.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3a884504-cfb1-427b-96ec-227258f1f227.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF LONDON" published: "2018-07-06" --- # Tender for Library Reclassification Services Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF LONDON Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3a884504-cfb1-427b-96ec-227258f1f227 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3a884504-cfb1-427b-96ec-227258f1f227) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3a884504-cfb1-427b-96ec-227258f1f227.json) ## Summary The University of London is conducting a tender for Library Reclassification Services, aimed at transforming its Modern Open Access Book Collection to a mainstream Library of Congress classification. The tender is currently in the planning stage, with a submission deadline of 21st September 2018. This contract is planned to be awarded for a two-year term starting from early November 2018, with an estimated value between £700,000 and £750,000. Suppliers interested in participating must complete a Prequalification Questionnaire, and there will be a Supplier Engagement Day on 18th July 2018 for potential bidders to learn more about the contract details. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in library services and metadata management, particularly those with experience in large-scale reclassification projects. With a focus on delivering comprehensive "beginning to end" services, this procurement is well-suited for skilled suppliers who can manage both offsite metadata reclassification and onsite library operations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to engage, making this an ideal opportunity for flexible companies looking to expand their portfolio in public sector contracts. ## Notice The University of London is proud to offer a real opportunity for an experienced and suitably qualified Supplier to provide Library Reclassification Services for Senate House Library. In 2017 the University of London Senate House Library embarked upon a Modernisation Programme. Part of this programme is the re-classification of our Modern Open Access Book Collection, from Bliss Classification (and other re-classification schemes) into a mainstream Library of Congress classification. This will allow us to present our stock in a classification system that makes sense to our users and also allows us to take advantage of shelf-ready acquisition on a large-scale. The number of items to be re-classified is approximately 530,000. The Contract will be awarded by the result of a competitive tender, for a 2 year term: * Contract Title Library Reclassification Services * Contract Term 2 years or 24 months * Extension Possibility to extend the contract term if required, upon agreement * Estimated aggregate contract value PS700,000 - PS750,000 for the 2 year term * Contract start date Early November 2018 We are looking for a skilled, knowledgeable and experienced Supplier who can provide a "beginning to end" service for this project. We anticipate that this work would involve two distinct elements: the re-classification of metadata (done offsite) and the on-site work where the Library stock is re-labelled and then re-shelved. More information about the Library and the tender can be found in the attached contract and tender overview document. Suppliers who wish to bid for this contract must first successfully complete a Prequalification Questionnaire; this is attached, along with completion instructions. The full project plan with milestone dates and the Contract Specification will be published on this site in due course. Additional information: All interested Suppliers are encouraged to attend a Supplier Engagement Day that will provide more information about the Contract to be awarded. Suppliers can also meet the University of London Library and Procurement Team members who are working on this project. There will also be the opportunity to ask questions about the tender and Contract. The date and time below has been allocated for the Supplier Engagement Day and Suppliers are strongly encouraged to attend; if you cannot you should send a deputy who can take notes and ask questions: Tender for Library Reclassification Services for Senate House Library Supplier Engagement Day & Tour of Senate House Library 18 July 2018 10:00am - 11:30pm University of London The Durning Lawrence Library, Fourth Floor Senate House Malet Street London WC1E 7HU (Map to Senate House) Suppliers please contact Stephen.regalado@london.ac.uk in the University of London Procurement Team to confirm your attendance. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/830d06d9-eacd-477a-a7c7-ce6f87bfff33 | | 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 | 6 Jul 2018 | | Submission deadline | 21 Sep 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Nov 2018 - 30 Oct 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £700,000 | | 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 UNIVERSITY OF LONDON | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | Central London | | Postcode | WC1E 7HU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI36 Camden | | Local authority | Camden | | Electoral ward | Bloomsbury | | Westminster constituency | Holborn and St Pancras | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 92511000 - Library services ## Release History - 6 Jul 2018 at 07:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/830d06d9-eacd-477a-a7c7-ce6f87bfff33 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/830d06d9-eacd-477a-a7c7-ce6f87bfff33 6th July 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c7445603-bef7-4174-8fb4-137c5819072a Prequalification Questionnaire - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/921f8b1a-8eef-4974-8c93-1a30055faf2b Library Reclassification Tender & Contract Overview ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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