Planning

RFI - British Library Wiki Replacement

  • British Library

F01: Prior information notice (prior information only)

Notice identifier: 2023/S 000-014589

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-03ce84

Published 23 May 2023, 10:05am



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

British Library

96 Euston Road

London

NW1 2DB

Contact

Andy Kemp

Email

andy.kemp@bl.uk

Telephone

+44 1937546387

Country

United Kingdom

Region code

UK - United Kingdom

Internet address(es)

Main address

https://www.delta-esourcing.com/

Buyer's address

https://www.delta-esourcing.com/

one.3) Communication

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at

https://www.delta-esourcing.com/

one.4) Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law

one.5) Main activity

Recreation, culture and religion


Section two: Object

two.1) Scope of the procurement

two.1.1) Title

RFI - British Library Wiki Replacement

Reference number

002169

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 48800000 - Information systems and servers

two.1.3) Type of contract

Supplies

two.1.4) Short description

The British Library has used Atlassian Confluence since 2010 to provide its user audience with access to a corporate Wiki. We host Confluence on-prem and our current deployment is v7.16.5. In the last 12 months, 268 users have logged in to the Wiki to contribute or edit content and many more will have accessed information as readers. During the same period, edits have been made to approximately 90 team sites/spaces. The SQL database contains 22GB of data. The Wiki is a popular and important tool which allows users to create maintain and publish multimedia documentation, share information across teams and departments, and work collaboratively on projects. We host a live and a test installation of Confluence using Windows Server 2012 application servers and SQL Server 2019 instances. Atlassian are withdrawing support for on-prem installations of Confluence Server in February 2024 and the Library is keen to evaluate alternative products and solutions, which will enable us to maintain access to a Wiki for our user audience, beyond this date. The British Library views this RFI process as one potential route to inform the future procurement of the goods and/or services described. The information gathered under this RFI may be used to evaluate potential suppliers and service offers and produce a shortlist for invitation to tender. At this stage, no final decision has been taken on the precise procurement route to be followed. When submitting information, all organisations should note that this is not currently a tender opportunity but is part of a market consultation exercise aiming to ensure that the procurement route selected and the options ultimately developed for any procurement are properly informed.

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: No

two.2) Description

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance

UNITED KINGDOM

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The British Library has used Atlassian Confluence since 2010 to provide its user audience with access to a corporate Wiki. We host Confluence on-prem and our current deployment is v7.16.5. In the last 12 months, 268 users have logged in to the Wiki to contribute or edit content and many more will have accessed information as readers. During the same period, edits have been made to approximately 90 team sites/spaces. The SQL database contains 22GB of data. The Wiki is a popular and important tool which allows users to create maintain and publish multimedia documentation, share information across teams and departments, and work collaboratively on projects. We host a live and a test installation of Confluence using Windows Server 2012 application servers and SQL Server 2019 instances. Atlassian are withdrawing support for on-prem installations of Confluence Server in February 2024 and the Library is keen to evaluate alternative products and solutions, which will enable us to maintain access to a Wiki for our user audience, beyond this date. The British Library views this RFI process as one potential route to inform the future procurement of the goods and/or services described. The information gathered under this RFI may be used to evaluate potential suppliers and service offers and produce a shortlist for invitation to tender. At this stage, no final decision has been taken on the precise procurement route to be followed. When submitting information, all organisations should note that this is not currently a tender opportunity but is part of a market consultation exercise aiming to ensure that the procurement route selected and the options ultimately developed for any procurement are properly informed.

two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice

1 September 2023


Section four. Procedure

four.1) Description

four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes


Section six. Complementary information

six.3) Additional information

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GO Reference: GO-2023523-PRO-23032768