--- title: "ITT for Library Management & Digital Application Solution for British Council South Asia" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04d073" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04d073" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04d073.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04d073.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE BRITISH COUNCIL" published: "2025-01-16" --- # ITT for Library Management & Digital Application Solution for British Council South Asia Buyer: THE BRITISH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04d073 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04d073) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04d073.json) ## Summary The British Council is seeking suppliers for an ITT titled "Library Management & Digital Application Solution for British Council South Asia." This tender falls under the industry category of "Library management system" and the primary procurement category is goods. The geographic focus includes the United Kingdom, India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. The procurement is in the tender stage with the deadline for submission set for 17th February 2025. The project comprises two lots: a Library Management Solution and a Digital Application Solution, each with a contract period of five years plus a two-year extension option. The total contract value is estimated at GBP 540,000. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in library management systems and digital application solutions. Ideal candidates are those familiar with implementing user-friendly, interactive interfaces and capable of integrating third-party digital resources into a cohesive platform. The British Council's global footprint and strategic focus on modernising both physical and digital libraries offer suppliers a chance to support educational and cultural relations while expanding their market presence. Competitors can bid on either or both lots, maximizing their opportunity to secure a portion of the contract. ## Notice There are two lots for this ITT : Lot 1 Library Management Solution for British Council SALot 2: & Digital Application Solution for British Council SA2.1 British Council Libraries remain an integral part of our cultural relations work globally. We aspire to turn our libraries and public spaces into dynamic, modern, and engaging cultural centres across the globe. The presence of Libraries (both physical and digital) is spread out in the countries mentioned in the below table. Four separate instances of the Library Management software will be required as:2.1.1 For India2.1.2 For Srilanka2.1.3 For Myanmar2.1.4 Remaining all the countries will be hosted on one instance2.2 To ensure both the new libraries and our existing ones have a more contemporary relevance and far reaching appeal, we will develop a first class digital library in addition to improving our physical space. We see this as the keystone of our strategy. The existing system needs to be compatible with our digital library app to provide singe sign in access to all our customers across the globe. 2.3 We plan to bring the new and best content from the UK, both in our existing physical libraries and our new digital library , so that our customers will have the very best resources available to them. This will support our work for both development and the promotion of UK interests overseas.2.4 British Council Libraries (physical and digital) across the globe use Koha as their Library Management Software (LMS) of choice. It is vital that front end and back end of any library management software is user-friendly and interactive.2.5 British Council Libraries across the globe use Digital Library App to showcase and integrate various digital resources provided by third-party with a single sign-on customer journey for ease of access. It is vital that the interface of front-end of the Digital Library App is user-friendly and interactive. For the back-end interface as well, it is important that there should be scope to customize as per British Council requirements.2.6 Kindly refer Annex 5 for details on specifications for Lot 1 & Lot 2.2.7 Bidders have an option to bid for either or both Lot 1 &/ OR Lot 2. British Council reserves right to award business to more than one bidder/s. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Library Management Solution Library Management Solution Renewal: Five years plus 2 years extension option Lot 2 Digital Application Solution Lot 2 Digital Application Solution Renewal: Five years contract plus extenson two years ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001447-2025 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Jan 2025 | | Submission deadline | 17 Feb 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £540,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | 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 | THE BRITISH COUNCIL | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | Not specified | | Postcode | N/A | | Country | Not specified | | ITL 1 | Not specified | | ITL 2 | Not specified | | ITL 3 | Not specified | | Local authority | Not specified | | Electoral ward | Not specified | | Westminster constituency | Not specified | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems ### Codes - 48161000 - Library management system ## Release History - 16 Jan 2025 at 10:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001447-2025 ## Notice URLs - https://tap.tcsapps.com/tap2/#/bc-supplier-registration - https://test.tap.tcsapps.com/tap2homepageuat4/#/login-supplier ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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