--- title: "001063 Open Access Shared Repository for the British Library" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6fc67a3d-7f25-4d6f-b85e-b9b021f65a22" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6fc67a3d-7f25-4d6f-b85e-b9b021f65a22" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6fc67a3d-7f25-4d6f-b85e-b9b021f65a22.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6fc67a3d-7f25-4d6f-b85e-b9b021f65a22.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "THE BRITISH LIBRARY" published: "2018-05-11" --- # 001063 Open Access Shared Repository for the British Library Buyer: THE BRITISH LIBRARY Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6fc67a3d-7f25-4d6f-b85e-b9b021f65a22 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6fc67a3d-7f25-4d6f-b85e-b9b021f65a22) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6fc67a3d-7f25-4d6f-b85e-b9b021f65a22.json) ## Summary The British Library is currently in the planning stage for the procurement titled "001063 Open Access Shared Repository for the British Library." This initiative aims to establish a research repository infrastructure to support various services within the library. The tender will close on Tuesday, 8th May 2018, at 12 noon, with an engagement end date set for 8th May 2018. The procurement method involves inviting bids for a pilot project that will operate primarily within the IT services industry, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, and support, classified under CPV code 72000000. The project will have a delivery scope covering the United Kingdom and beyond, including British Overseas Territories and European regions. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the IT services sector, particularly those specialising in software development, system configuration, and digital infrastructure. Companies equipped to offer innovative solutions for research repository management and those with experience in collaborative projects with institutions will find this tender particularly appealing. Furthermore, businesses looking to engage with public sector contracts and enhance their portfolio in partnership with established organisations like the British Library could greatly benefit from participating in this tendering process. ## Notice NOTE THIS TENDER WILL ACTUALLY CLOSE ON TUESDAY 8TH MAY 2018 AT 12 NOON The British Library intends to establish a research repository infrastructure to support a number of services, including a new institutional repository for our own research outputs, a new solution for two or more research-supporting digital collections managed by the Library, and as a shared service for the research outputs of other similarly placed organisations. This Invitation to Tender is for a Pilot Project to build, configure and host a shared repository to allow us to test the concept and workflows in co-operation with a small number of partner external organisations. We expect the Pilot Project to last for 12 months from date of award, followed by a further 3 months of system support. To express an interest in this project, please browse to https://bl.bravosolution.co.uk and click on current opportunities and notices and follow the online instructions This tender will close on Tuesday 8th May 2018 at 12 noon ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e14a305-e121-4aac-a257-c75df6b26149 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 May 2018 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 8 May 2018 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Planning | | 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 - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ## Release History - 11 May 2018 at 09:13 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e14a305-e121-4aac-a257-c75df6b26149 - 17 Apr 2018 at 06:41 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e14a305-e121-4aac-a257-c75df6b26149 - 17 Apr 2018 at 06:38 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e14a305-e121-4aac-a257-c75df6b26149 - 17 Apr 2018 at 06:35 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e14a305-e121-4aac-a257-c75df6b26149 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e14a305-e121-4aac-a257-c75df6b26149 11th May 2018 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://bl.bravosolution.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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