---
title: "British Library Portals Future Technical Solution"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02f6ee"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "BRITISH LIBRARY"
published: "2021-11-16"
---

# British Library Portals Future Technical Solution

Buyer: BRITISH LIBRARY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02f6ee

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## Summary

The British Library is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "British Library Portals Future Technical Solution," aimed at enhancing their online services in the realm of IT services, specifically consulting and software development. The procurement will take place in the United Kingdom, with initial communications indicating a Request for Information (RFI) to inform future procurement decisions. A key date to note is the future notice date of 1st February 2022, which may provide further guidance on the next steps in this process.

This procurement presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with expertise in technical platform development and online service enhancements. Companies that can provide innovative solutions to improve user experience and operational efficiency for large institutions like the British Library will be well-positioned to compete. Engaging in this market consultation exercise may facilitate valuable insights and allow these businesses to tailor their offerings to meet the specific needs outlined by the British Library.

## Notice

The British Library has two Portals that are online services that collect and present rights-cleared reports and other publications from selected UK-based organisations. The Library wishes to provide a better online service for our users and improved staff productivity by moving the Portals onto a new technical platform. This Request for Information (RFI) is part of a market sounding exercise and one potential route to inform the future procurement of the services described. Participants should note that at this stage, no final decision has been taken on the precise procurement route to be followed.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The British Library has two Portals that are online services that collect and present rights-cleared reports and other publications from selected UK-based organisations. There is a formal agreement between the Library and each organisation covered by the Portals. Both Portals are free to use for the end-users. The Library wishes to provide a better online service for our users and improved staff productivity by moving the Portals onto a new technical platform.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028543-2021 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 16 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Feb 2022 |
| 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 | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| 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

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 16 Nov 2021 at 09:14 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028543-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://www.bipsolutions.com
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/82F9SMX47G
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-IT-services:-consulting%2C-software-development%2C-Internet-and-support./82F9SMX47G

## Provenance

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