Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
British Library
https://www.bipsolutions.com
London
NW1 2DB
Contact
Andy Kemp
Telephone
+44 1937546387
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-title/F9N655HB5J
Buyer's address
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-title/F9N655HB5J
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
Additional information can be obtained from another address:
British Library
96 Euston Road
London
NW1 2DB
Contact
Andy Kemp
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-title/F9N655HB5J
Buyer's address
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-title/F9N655HB5J
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-title/F9N655HB5J
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to 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/tenders/UK-title/F9N655HB5J
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
002189 British Library Technology Service Partner
Reference number
002189
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The purpose of this procurement is to establish a non-exclusive ad-hoc ‘call-off’ arrangement with a single organisation who will provide development, testing, application support, architecture and business analysis services.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £1,400,000
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 purpose of this procurement is to establish a non-exclusive ad-hoc ‘call-off’ arrangement with a single organisation who will provide development, testing, application support, architecture and business analysis services.
The chosen Partner must demonstrate the appropriate skill sets, a proven track record of successful delivery and a focus on delivering value for money.
The successful Partner will deliver resources, skills and experience in the following areas:-
•Application and Web Development
•Testing & Quality Assurance both manual and automated
•Application Support
•Architecture & DevOps
•Business Analysis
•UI/UX Design
•Information Architecture
The Library will require the following roles at various levels:-
•Software Engineers
•Test Engineers
•Application Specialists (Application Support)
•Architects
•Business Analysts
The services to be offered to the Library may mean that resources are required to work a mixture of on and off site at the British Library at Boston Spa or London or at the partner’s site either on or off shore.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £14,000,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
21 November 2023
End date
20 November 2024
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
4 x 6 month optional extensions
two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged number of candidates: 5
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2.14) Additional information
To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/F9N655HB5J
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Restricted procedure
four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
Framework agreement with a single operator
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
7 September 2023
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.3) Estimated date of dispatch of invitations to tender or to participate to selected candidates
20 September 2023
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 3 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
six.3) Additional information
The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
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GO Reference: GO-202388-PRO-23598772
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
British Library
96 Euston Road
London
NW1 2DB
Country
United Kingdom