---
title: "002505 Shared Repository Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04ca37"
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published: "2024-12-20"
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# 002505 Shared Repository Service

Buyer: BRITISH LIBRARY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04ca37

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## Summary

The British Library is inviting suppliers to tender for the next phase of its Shared Repository Service, covering the period from April 2025 to March 2028, under the reference number 041221-2024. This initiative falls under the IT services category, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, Internet, and support, with an estimated value of £415,000. The procurement method being used is an open procedure, and interested parties must submit their bids electronically or in writing by 24 January 2025. The contract will span 36 months, and the main delivery location is within the United Kingdom. Detailed information about the tender is available, and selection of tenderers will adhere to the established criteria set out in the procurement documents.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), particularly those specialising in IT services. By participating in this procurement, businesses can contribute to a well-established service that aids in the discovery and access to over 16,000 research outputs. Suited for companies that excel in software development, consultancy, and support services, this contract offers a stable three-year engagement with the prestigious British Library. Firms with strong capabilities in handling large-scale repository services could greatly benefit from the exposure and operational growth stemming from this partnership.

## Notice

The British Library is seeking suppliers for the Shared Repository Service (https://iro.bl.uk/) for its next phase of operation from April 2025 - March 2028 (36 months). The service currently provides discovery and access to over 16,000 research outputs, including articles, datasets, conference contributions, theses etc. It is a well-used service, with 809,262 views, 200,893 sessions, and 24,938 item requests between April 2023 - March 2024.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The British Library is seeking suppliers for the Shared Repository Service (https://iro.bl.uk/) for its next phase of operation from April 2025 - March 2028 (36 months). The service currently provides discovery and access to over 16,000 research outputs, including articles, datasets, conference contributions, theses etc. It is a well-used service, with 809,262 views, 200,893 sessions, and 24,938 item requests between April 2023 - March 2024.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041221-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | 30 Months |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £415,000 |
| Lots value | £415,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| 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

- 20 Dec 2024 at 14:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041221-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://iro.bl.uk/
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/7C75YQ4963
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-IT-services:-consulting%2C-software-development%2C-Internet-and-support./7C75YQ4963
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-title/7C75YQ4963

## Provenance

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