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title: "002505 Shared Repository Service"
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# 002505 Shared Repository Service

Buyer: BRITISH LIBRARY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-52227365-bba3-4b9f-b9f8-c0f163050f4a

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## Summary

The British Library is initiating a tender for the "002505 Shared Repository Service," classified under IT services which include consulting, software development, Internet, and support (CPV code 72000000). This service will span from April 2025 to March 2028 and aims to enhance the repository providing access to over 16,000 research outputs. The procurement is in the tender stage, and it is an open procedure. The tender period ends on 24 January 2025, with the contract commencing on 1 April 2025 and concluding on 31 March 2028. The service will cover a broad geographic scope, including the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The total value of the contract is estimated at £415,000.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with expertise in consulting, software development, and Internet support. It is especially suited for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs), given the expressed suitability for these types of organisations. Companies capable of managing and enhancing digital repositories and supporting high traffic and diverse content formats will find this tender well-aligned with their skill sets. Participating in this procurement process could facilitate business expansion and offer a prestigious partnership with the British Library.

## Notice

The British Library is seeking suppliers for the Shared Repository Service (https://iro.bl.uk/) for its next phase of operation from April 2025 - March 2028 (36 months). The service currently provides discovery and access to over 16,000 research outputs, including articles, datasets, conference contributions, theses etc. It is a well-used service, with 809,262 views, 200,893 sessions, and 24,938 item requests between April 2023 - March 2024.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/468beb6f-1c24-42ff-b151-43b7911c053b |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £415,000 |
| 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 | 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

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

## Release History

- 20 Dec 2024 at 13:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/468beb6f-1c24-42ff-b151-43b7911c053b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/468beb6f-1c24-42ff-b151-43b7911c053b
  20th December 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-IT-services:-consulting,-software-development,-Internet-and-support./7C75YQ4963
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Notice URLs

- https://iro.bl.uk/

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