---
title: "002652 Shared Repository Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059137"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD"
published: "2026-01-02"
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# 002652 Shared Repository Service

Buyer: BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059137

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## Summary

The British Library Board sought suppliers for its Shared Repository Service for the next operational phase starting on 1 January 2026 and running until 31 March 2029. Located in London, the procurement was conducted through an open procedure and involved IT services, including consulting, software development, and Internet support, as well as research services. The contract was awarded in its entirety, with the initial contract period lasting 15 months, from 2026-01-01 to 2027-03-31, and options available to extend it for an additional 12 + 12 months should the cost recovery model prove effective. The contract, valued at £296,650 initially, is intended to transition to a cost recovery model, facilitating ongoing discovery and access to over 16,000 research outputs. The contract was signed with the supplier, 4Science S.p.A., based in Milan, Italy.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth for businesses specialising in IT consulting, software development, and research services. Ideal for SMEs, it highlights the importance of delivering quality technology solutions and support services. Companies offering robust integration capabilities, data access solutions, and repository management systems would find this contract particularly beneficial. As part of Central Government procurement, it reflects a stable and potentially long-term partnership that opens doors to further public sector opportunities. The emphasis on transitioning to a cost recovery model suggests that innovative cost-management strategies and value-added services could enhance competitiveness in future procurement engagements.

## Notice

The British Library was seeking suppliers for the Shared Repository Service (https://iro.bl.uk/) for its next phase of operation from 1.1.2026 - 31.3.2029. During this period, the Shared Repository Service will transition to a cost recovery model. The initial duration of this contract is 15 months (1.1.2026-31.3.2027) with an option to extend for a further 12 + 12 months, subject to the success of the cost recovery model. The service currently provides discovery and access to over 16,000 research outputs, including articles, datasets, conference contributions, theses etc.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The British Library is seeking suppliers for the Shared Repository Service for its next phase of operation from 1.1.2026 - 31.3.2029. During this period, the Shared Repository Service will transition to a cost recovery model. The initial duration of this contract is 15 months 1.1.2026-31.3.2027 with an option to extend for a further 12 + 12 months, subject to the success of the cost recovery model.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000005-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £340,000 |
| Lots value | £340,000 |
| Awards value | £296,650 |
| Contracts value | £296,650 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD |
| Additional buyers | 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 | 4SCIENCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 2 Jan 2026 at 09:44 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000005-2026
- 17 Nov 2025 at 16:02 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074499-2025
- 1 Sep 2025 at 11:05 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052765-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000005-2026
  2nd January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074499-2025
  17th November 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052765-2025
  1st September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://4science.com/
- https://iro.bl.uk/
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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