Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
British Library
96 Euston Road
London
NW1 2DB
Contact
Andy Kemp
Telephone
+44 1937546387
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-title/F9674F92X5
Buyer's address
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-title/F9674F92X5
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
002434 British Library Web Foundations Project
Reference number
002434
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 72413000 - World wide web (www) site design services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The British Library are seeking a partner to deliver phase 1 of the Library's Web Foundations project to include the following outputs:-
Replace the current interim website
Give an excellent experience to users and editors
Reflects the Library brand
Is robust, scalable, sustainable and secure
Allows for quick expansion of other content areas
Provides a foundation for expansion and integration with backend systems in phase 2 and beyond.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £396,908
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 72212224 - Web page editing software development services
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
We are on a journey of digital transformation. Our Knowledge Matter’s strategy (2023-2030) sets-out our digital ambition to transform the user experience and quality of our website and digital resources for our users. Our aim is to deliver world-class digital experiences for a world-leading Library, building on modern, resilient, secure foundations.
In 2022, we undertook a Web Discovery project, which identified the path for a world-leading, user-centred website. While laying the foundations for this, in October 2023 we experienced a catastrophic cyber-attack. It left us without a permanent website or access to many of the digital applications of the wider digital estate. In December 2023, we launched a small interim website to support users’ immediate needs. It does not have a CMS attached to it and is designed to be replaced by the outcomes of this brief.
The Library are looking for a partnership with an agency where we can combine the skills and knowledge of our teams and the selected agency – and collaborate in a way that builds our teams’ skills and delivers phase 1 of the project, resulting in a website that:
replaces the current interim website
gives an excellent experience to users and editors
reflects the Library brand
is robust, scalable, sustainable and secure
allows for quick expansion of other content areas
provides a foundation for expansion and integration with backend systems in phase 2 and beyond.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Running the Project / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Collaboration / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: User Centred Approach / Weighting: 30
Quality criterion - Name: Collaborative development / Weighting: 25
Quality criterion - Name: Phase two future planning / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 5
Cost criterion - Name: Total Cost / Weighting: 20
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/F9674F92X5
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Competitive procedure with negotiation
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.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2024/S 000-026203
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
002434
Title
British Library Web Foundations Project
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
11 November 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Q42
Saturnusstraat 14
2516AH Den Haag
Country
Netherlands
NUTS code
- NL33 - South Holland
National registration number
N/A
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £400,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £396,908
Section six. Complementary information
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.
To view this notice, please click here:
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=905118489
GO Reference: GO-20241125-PRO-28644136
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
British Library
96 Euston Road
London
NW1 2DB
Country
United Kingdom