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002652 Shared Repository Service

British Library

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: British Library

Buyer Address: British Library, 96 Euston Road, London, UKI31, NW1 2DB, United Kingdom

Contact Email: procurement@bl.uk

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
340000.0 GBP
Gross: 408000.0 GBP
Published
01 Sep 2025, 11:05
Deadline
30 Sep 2025, 11:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

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. The contract shall be awarded in its entirety and will not be let in lots due to the economic and practical efficiencies presented by a single contract delivery model. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-IT-services:-consulting%2C-software-development%2C-Internet-and-support./4P2KN4XDZ6 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/4P2KN4XDZ6

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052765-2025

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Value: GBP 340,000.00

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 408,000.00

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-01-01T00:00:00+00:00

Lot 1 Contract End: 2027-03-31T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): Criterion 1 (40%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Criterion 2 (60%)

Documents

Document Description: Not published

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

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