Buyer Name: British Library
Buyer Address: British Library, 96 Euston Road, London, UKI31, NW1 2DB, United Kingdom
Contact Email: procurement@bl.uk
Buyer Name: British Library
Buyer Address: British Library, 96 Euston Road, London, UKI31, NW1 2DB, United Kingdom
Contact Email: procurement@bl.uk
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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External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052765-2025
Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender
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%)
Document Description: Not published
Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender
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