---
title: "English Short Title Catalogue (ESTC)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050b0e"
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# English Short Title Catalogue (ESTC)

Buyer: BRITISH LIBRARY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050b0e

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## Summary

The British Library has recently completed the contracting process for the "English Short Title Catalogue (ESTC)" project, which involves the migration, maintenance, and development of the ESTC database using AMPLE. As a public authority within the central government, the British Library served as the buyer for this contract, with the Consortium of European Research Libraries acting as the supplier. The contract, valued at €44,550, covers the provision of services in the area of repair and maintenance and is active from 30th May 2025 to 30th April 2028. The procurement process used a method below the standard threshold, and the contract was signed on 24th April 2025, marking the award stage as complete.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in service provision, especially those with expertise in database management and maintenance. The procurement, while below the standard threshold, highlights the potential for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to collaborate with major public institutions like the British Library. Companies that can offer innovative solutions in database technology and digital catalogue management may find similar opportunities for growth and collaboration through such contracts in the public sector.

## Notice

English Short Title Catalogue (ESTC), migration of the ESTC. Maintenance and development of the ESTC database in AMPLE

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018293-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 29 May 2025 - 30 Apr 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £44,550 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CONSORTIUM OF EUROPEAN RESEARCH LIBRARIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 1 May 2025 at 09:28 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018293-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018293-2025
  1st May 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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