--- title: "001146 NETCAT & Associated Services Framework" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c30c72c9-07da-45c9-a8b5-a99494dcd803" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c30c72c9-07da-45c9-a8b5-a99494dcd803" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c30c72c9-07da-45c9-a8b5-a99494dcd803.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c30c72c9-07da-45c9-a8b5-a99494dcd803.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE BRITISH LIBRARY" published: "2019-05-08" --- # 001146 NETCAT & Associated Services Framework Buyer: THE BRITISH LIBRARY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c30c72c9-07da-45c9-a8b5-a99494dcd803 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c30c72c9-07da-45c9-a8b5-a99494dcd803) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c30c72c9-07da-45c9-a8b5-a99494dcd803.json) ## Summary The British Library intends to establish a multi-supplier framework through the procurement titled "001146 NETCAT & Associated Services Framework," which focuses on data conversion services. This active tender is currently at the planning stage, with the submission deadline set for 7th June 2019. The contract period will commence on 1st July 2019 and run until 30th June 2023. Interested suppliers can deliver services to various locations, including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories, and are required to provide a scalable pricing structure based on the anticipated processing of approximately 10,000 catalogue records annually. This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the data services industry, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in data conversion and library services. Firms that can offer competitive pricing for bulk record processing and have the capacity to manage diverse work-packages may find this framework arrangement particularly advantageous. The open procurement method allows a broad range of suppliers to compete, making it an ideal opportunity for companies aiming to expand their footprint in public sector contracts. ## Notice The purpose of this procurement is to establish a multi-supplier framework arrangement for the creation and supply of NetCat catalogue data to the British Library. creation and supply of NetCat catalogue data to the British Library. The British Library NetCat project provides for the creation and supply of MARC 21 catalogue records for publications in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland. Currently there are two categories of publications: printed monographs e-media Work-packages of varying quantity and content type will be defined by the British Library. Details of individual work-packages including sample data will be made available to all suppliers accepted into the framework. Contracts to fulfil the requirements of individual work-packages will be formed under the framework arrangement via further competition (mini-tender). Currently the estimated total quantity of records likely to be processed under the core work-package of this framework arrangement is in the region of 10,000 per annum, but this figure may vary. Suppliers accepted into the framework will be expected to provide a per record unit cost that can be 'scaled' or discounted when applied to increased quantities to maximise the value for money aspect of the contract. If you are interested in this opportunity please browse to https://bl.bravosolution.co.uk and click on the View Current Opportunities and Notices link for further details ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f59a12b0-6bf8-475c-868b-1a3448ef82cb | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 May 2019 | | Submission deadline | 7 Jun 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Jun 2019 - 30 Jun 2023 | | 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 | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE BRITISH LIBRARY | | Locality | BOSTON SPA | | 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 - 72311100 - Data conversion services ## Release History - 8 May 2019 at 12:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f59a12b0-6bf8-475c-868b-1a3448ef82cb ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f59a12b0-6bf8-475c-868b-1a3448ef82cb 8th May 2019 - Opportunity 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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