Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c1c-c662-703b-bd52-a1deeb7801e7/001006-it-technology-services-arrangement closed GB restricted procedure Suitable for SMEs # 001006 IT Technology Services Arrangement [The British Library](https://tendernation.io/buyers/the-british-library) Estimated value £500,000 to £1,500,000 Published 11 May 2018 Deadline Closed 12 Jun 2018 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender The purpose of this Procurement is to establish a non-exclusive ad-hoc 'call-off' arrangement with a single organisation who can demonstrate the capability and capacity to deliver services providing the optimal mix of quality and cost across all aspects of technology within the current landscape. This arrangement contains no contractual commitment on any party for the provision of any particular quantity nor does this arrangement involve any commitment to purchase but serves to commonly specify the levels of quality required and the terms and conditions of contract that will apply when specific work-packages are called-off by the British Library. The Technology partner will need to support the existing BL environment, processes and technologies and be able to augment the existing teams providing the flexibility to increase or decrease their contributions to the teams, delivering resources, skills and experience in the following areas: - Application Development - Personal Computing Services - Infrastructure - Technical Project Delivery - Web Development - Architecture - Service Assurance - Application Support Additional information: Suppliers Instructions How to Express Interest in this Tender~: 1. 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Read full description ## CPV classification IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/0deda8f5-e4b9-4452-afcf-d8bac3d14416) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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