---
title: "002817 RFI - SaaS Managed File Transer (MFT) Solution"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06984a"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "BRITISH LIBRARY"
published: "2026-05-14"
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# 002817 RFI - SaaS Managed File Transer (MFT) Solution

Buyer: BRITISH LIBRARY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06984a

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## Summary

The British Library is currently in the Planning stage for procuring a SaaS Managed File Transfer (MFT) solution, intended to streamline their data transfer processes. This procurement process, initiated on 14 May 2026, seeks to replace fragmented mechanisms with a scalable, secure, and auditable digital file transfer platform capable of handling multi-terabyte size data. The process falls under the services industry category, specifically file security software development services, with a regional focus in the United Kingdom. Key dates include an initial response deadline on 5 June 2026 and a conclusion date for the Request for Information (RFI) on 19 June 2026. The preliminary market engagement notice reflects the British Library's aim to facilitate better collaboration with external partners by addressing challenges related to variable partner technology capabilities.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in SaaS and digital transfer solutions to expand their market presence. Companies specialising in file transfer software development, integration services, or data security stand to benefit from competing for this contract. Those with experience in providing scalable and automated file transfer solutions that are compatible with a diverse array of partner capabilities will find this opportunity particularly aligned with their offerings. By engaging in this procurement process, businesses can potentially become key partners for a central government public authority, thereby enhancing their reputation and expertise within this critical industry area.

## Notice

The British Library's current fragmented transfer mechanisms are inefficient and does not meet our current needs. We are seeking a SaaS Managed File Transfer (MFT) platform to provide a standardized secure, controlled, auditable, automated and scalable digital file transfer to handle multi-terabyte size data. This solution should strengthen collaboration with external partners and address persistent challenges such as variable partner technology capabilities and inconsistent practices. The purpose of this exercise is to refresh our understanding of the MFT tools currently available, that will enable the British Library to continue its progress toward a more standardised approach. This includes ensuring we can meet the data transfers needs both internally and externally - a variety of file formats including images and recordings, be broadly compatible with partners of diverse size partners (single donors, large publishers, private and public business), reporting and auditing, as well as the key business processes and capabilities that will underpin organisational planning and decision-making during this period.

### Planning Information

We are seeking a SaaS Managed File Transfer (MFT) platform to provide a standardized secure, controlled, auditable, automated and scalable digital file transfer to handle multi-terabyte size data. This solution should strengthen collaboration with external partners and address persistent challenges such as variable partner technology capabilities and inconsistent practices.
5.RFI Timetable
Publish RFI14 May 2026
Initial Responses returned by05 June 2026
Shortlist and Clarifications12 June 2026
PresentationsTBC
RFI Concludes 19 June 2026

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044176-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement 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 | 14 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 5 Jun 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 14 May 2026 - 5 Jun 2026 |
| 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 | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| 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

- 72212731 - File security software development services

## Release History

- 14 May 2026 at 06:27 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044176-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044176-2026
  14th May 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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