British Library: 002652 Shared Repository Service

British Library is using Delta eSourcing to run this tender exercise

Notice Summary

Title:	002652 Shared Repository Service
Notice type:	UK4: Tender notice
Authority:	British Library
Nature of contract:	Services
Procedure:	Above threshold - Open procedure
Short 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.
Published:	01/09/2025 10:51

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UK-London: IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support.

Scope

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

Total value (estimated):

GBP 340,000 excluding VAT GBP 408,000 including VAT

Description

Contract dates (estimated)
01/01/2026 to 31/03/2027
CPV Classifications:
72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support.

Contract can be extended:
Yes

Extension Date:
31/03/2029

Delivery regions:
UK UNITED KINGDOM

Award criteria:
Quality criterion - Name: Criterion 1 / Weighting: 40
Quality criterion - Name: Criterion 2 / Weighting: 60

Submission

Enquiry deadline: 19/09/2025 Time: 23:59Tender submission deadline: 30/09/2025 Time: 12:00
Submission address and any special instructions: https://www.delta-esourcing.com
An electronic auction will be used: No
Languages that may be used for submission: English, Award decision date (estimated): 17/11/2025

Procedure

Procedure type: Open procedure

Contracting authority

       British Library, PCXZ-9362-XQJM
       British Library, 96 Euston Road, London, NW1 2DB, United Kingdom
       Email: procurement@bl.uk
       Address of the buyer profile: https://www.bl.uk/

Organisation type: MINISTRY
Devolved regulations that apply: None