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title: "RFI - Non-Print Legal Deposit Ejournal Articles Supply Service"
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# RFI - Non-Print Legal Deposit Ejournal Articles Supply Service

Buyer: BRITISH LIBRARY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-78a4e9ae-15a1-49f0-b7bc-3f922875d290

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## Summary

The British Library is currently engaging in an active procurement process for the "RFI - Non-Print Legal Deposit Ejournal Articles Supply Service." This opportunity falls under the goods category, specifically focusing on the supply of serial articles metadata and associated content. The procurement is part of a market consultation exercise to inform future procurement routes and options. The tender period is open until 19 February 2021, with the contract anticipated to start on 1 January 2022 and continuing until 31 December 2024. The service will be provided across various locations, including the UK and other British Overseas Territories.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses in the metadata and digital content sectors, particularly those capable of delivering high-quality serial article metadata services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to respond, as they may find a suitable space to showcase their capabilities in this evolving market. Potential competitors should possess expertise in cataloguing, digitisation, and electronic resource management to align with the British Library's requirements effectively.

## Notice

On behalf of the Legal Deposit Libraries, the British Library invites potential vendors to provide information, as well as propose options, for the provision of serial article metadata and associated content, for inclusion under Legal Deposit. ***When submitting information, all respondents should note that this is not currently a tender opportunity, but is part of a market consultation exercise aiming to ensure that the procurement route selected and the options ultimately developed for any procurement are properly informed***

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7acacf0b-d2e9-4503-9e0e-39f5990e65e6 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2022 - 31 Dec 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £225,000 |
| 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

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22212100 - Serials

## Release History

- 18 Jan 2021 at 13:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7acacf0b-d2e9-4503-9e0e-39f5990e65e6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7acacf0b-d2e9-4503-9e0e-39f5990e65e6
  18th January 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Serials./8U47G7N8NJ
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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