002652 Shared Repository Service
What the buyer wrote
The British Library was seeking suppliers for the Shared Repository Service (https://iro.bl.uk/) for its next phase of operation from 1.1.2026 - 31.3.2029. During this period, the Shared Repository Service will transition to a cost recovery model. The initial duration of this contract is 15 months (1.1.2026-31.3.2027) with an option to extend for a further 12 + 12 months, subject to the success of the cost recovery model. The service currently provides discovery and access to over 16,000 research outputs, including articles, datasets, conference contributions, theses etc.
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Details
- What the buyer calls it
- 002652 Shared Repository Service
- How they are buying
- Advertised, open to anyoneAny supplier could bid without being invited first.
- Type
- services
- Work starts
- 1 Jan 2026
- Work ends
- 31 Mar 2027
- Where
- in London
- Kind of work
- Technology and digital
Who the buyer named
The buyer published a contact address on this notice. Questions closed on 19 Sep 2025, 23:59 BST.