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title: "GB-London: 002183 ALZ Implementation and BLOD Migration"
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# GB-London: 002183 ALZ Implementation and BLOD Migration

Buyer: BRITISH LIBRARY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b787caca-5518-4ef6-90e4-83d371e733b5

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## Summary

The British Library is seeking a specialist Microsoft Azure consultancy partner for the implementation of ALZ and migration of the British Library On Demand solution to the Azure platform. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with a tender period ending on 28th July 2023 and a contract period starting on 29th August 2023 and ending on 28th August 2024. The services procurement has a minimum value of GBP 100,000 and a total value of GBP 500,000.

This tender by the British Library presents an opportunity for SMEs to participate in providing cloud-based services using Microsoft Azure. Businesses in the computer configurations industry category and those specializing in Microsoft Azure consultancy are well-suited to compete. The potential for growth lies in securing the phased implementation and support projects mentioned, tapping into the specified contract value and suitability criteria outlined by the contracting authority.

## Notice

The British Library has made a strategic decision to adopt Microsoft Azure as their primary provider of cloud based services. Work has already taken place to put in place an M356 instance with hybrid AD and currently there are a number of strands of work that pertinent to this tender We are seeking to engage a specialist Microsoft Azure consultancy partner who will assist us to deliver the two phases of work. Phase 1 - Design, Implementation and support of our ALZ Phase 2: Migration of the British Library On Demand (BLOD) solution to the Azure platform Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9fb16a14-c48f-448f-a776-b0d4549e9440 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Jul 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 28 Aug 2023 - 28 Aug 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| 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

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

### Codes

- 30211400 - Computer configurations

## Release History

- 7 Jul 2023 at 10:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9fb16a14-c48f-448f-a776-b0d4549e9440

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9fb16a14-c48f-448f-a776-b0d4549e9440
  7th July 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=793441046
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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