Published date: 4 July 2017

Closed early engagement


Closing date: 23 February 2018

Contract summary

Industry

  • Content management software package - 48783000

Location of contract

Any region

Procurement reference

tender_148031/595819

Published date

4 July 2017

Closing date

23 February 2018

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

No

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No


Description

The British Library is seeking to purchase a broad featured ECM system, as well an implementation partner to assist with its installation, configuration, and roll-out over 12-18 months in two substantial pilot projects.

The purpose of this RFI is to establish indicative pricing, hosting models, licensing structures, and procurement routes, so as to allow the Library to seek bids that most closely match the Library's needs in the most efficient way possible.

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 the procurement are properly informed. The British Library is inviting potential providers to comment and informally discuss options and possible business solutions. At this stage, no final decision has been taken on the precise procurement route to be followed.

Suppliers interested in submitting information on the services they can offer in relation to this Prior Information Notice (PIN) should 1) Browse to https://bl.bravosolution.co.uk 2) Click on View Current Opportunities and Notices 3) Follow the instructions to register on the eTendering potal. 4) Download the Attachment - 000863 RFI - ECM System. Follow the instructions in the document to submit an expression of interest, your company details and an initial response to the PIN At the conclusion of this market engagement exercise, the British Library will review all the information received. Should additional information be required, or further briefing deemed necessary, any such additional requirements will be communicated to you as soon as possible


More information

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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 the procurement are properly informed.


About the buyer

Address

British Library
Boston Spa
LS23 7BQ
England

Email

andy.kemp@bl.uk

Website

https://bl.bravosolution.co.uk