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title: "Research Respository"
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published: "2022-04-11"
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# Research Respository

Buyer: BRITISH LIBRARY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a14d1e25-db5e-4280-97e2-0b32dbbcfa23

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## Summary

The British Library is conducting a procurement process titled "Research Repository," focused on IT services such as consulting and software development. The contract, worth £327,068, is currently active and involves a selective procurement method, specifically a negotiated procedure. The contract period commenced on 1st October 2020 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2023. The award status was published on 11th April 2022, with the tender period having ended on 3rd July 2020. Delivery addresses for the services span multiple regions, including the UK and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for IT consulting firms and software development companies looking to expand their portfolio in the public sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, given their flexibility and ability to innovate. Engaging in this project could significantly enhance their business growth and visibility within the market.

## Notice

The British Library Research Repository

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae8954ee-6a2d-4cd8-a9ec-c4f925522eb2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Jul 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Jul 2020 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2020 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £327,068 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £327,068 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIVERSITY OF LONDON |

## 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 Apr 2022 at 10:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae8954ee-6a2d-4cd8-a9ec-c4f925522eb2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae8954ee-6a2d-4cd8-a9ec-c4f925522eb2
  11th April 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=681598067
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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