Data-processing services

Tender description

The Library is seeking information to assist the implementation of a Collection Management Solution, to manage the processes of acquiring, describing, preserving and enabling access to our collections. The solution we are seeking must be efficient and extensible, capable of managing the large amounts of complex metadata and content described above, and integrating the various specialist components in a shared collection management and discovery infrastructure via standardised interfaces to internal and external users. We need to know what technologies and/or services might be suitable, together with indicative costs of the system, its implementation, support and maintenance. The Library is therefore inviting potential vendors to provide information on the potential options available for provision of components of the proposed Collection Management Solution. The Library is seeking information to assist the implementation of a Collection Management Solution, to manage the processes of acquiring, describing, preserving and enabling access to our collections. When submitting information, all organisations should note that this is not currently a tender opportunity, but is part of a market consultation exercise to ensure that the procurement route selected and the options ultimately developed for any procurement are properly informed. At this stage no final decision has 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 portal. 4) Download the Attachment — 000896 RFI Collection Management Solution. 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 been taken on the precise procurement route to be followed, though it is anticipated that invitations to tender will be issued during 2018/19.