Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c41-b0e1-7057-95c9-56da7a2add75/001256-sitecore-development-services closed GB restricted procedure Suitable for SMEs # 001256 Sitecore Development Services [The British Library](https://tendernation.io/buyers/the-british-library) Estimated value Not stated Published 14 Feb 2019 Deadline Closed 18 Mar 2019 ## 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 Library's contract with its current Sitecore partner expires in 2018. This procurement aims to appoint an implementation partner for the 12 months The successful supplier will have: - a sizeable complement of Certified Sitecore Developers - flexibility to scale the level of Sitecore development - developer availability to participate (eg via Skype) in daily development meetings - implemented Sitecore for multiple clients over the last 3 years using version 7 or 8 of the CMS - significant experience of delivering complex implementations of the CMS involving eg: rich content; multilingual capability; use of Lucene or Solr to deliver faceted browsing; Sitecore modules such as EXM, DMS, Web Forms for Marketers, XBlog, etc; integrating Sitecore with ecommerce, authentication, registration, and/or Customer Relationship Management systems; integrating Sitecore with APIs from box office, press contact, and/or post code lookup systems, etc; optimising the Sitecore solution and delivery infrastructure to remain performant and resilient during significant spikes in user demand; and ensuring Sitecore operates well with advanced web server technologies and associated firewall, reverse proxy, and caching strategies; - a broad range of development skills - significant experience in working collaboratively - extensive experience of technologies, including NGINX, Solr, uCommerce, TFS, GIT, TDS, Glass, Octopus, Web Forms, and MVC; - Partner classification with Sitecore, preferably at the Gold or Platinum level We expect demand for Sitecore development services to be about 500 days per annum. The contract will contain no contractual commitment on the British Library for provision of any particular quantity. The British Library intends this contract to be non-exclusive with ad-hoc call-off support being provided by the successful tenderer to flexibly deliver as and when required Additional information: Suppliers Instructions How to Express Interest in this Tender~: 1. Register your company on the eSourcing portal (this is only required once): [bl.bravosolution.co.uk](https://bl.bravosolution.co.uk) and click the link to register - Accept the terms and conditions and click 'I agree' - Enter your correct business and user details - Note the username you chose and click 'Save' when complete - You will shortly receive an email with your unique password (please keep this secure) 2. Express an Interest in the tender - Login to the portal with the username/password - Click the 'PQQs Open To All Suppliers' link. (These are Pre-Qualification Questionnaires or Invitations to Tender open to any registered supplier) - Click on the relevant PQQ to access the content. - Click the 'Express Interest' button at the top of the page. - This will move the PQQ into your 'My PQQs' page. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only) -You can now access any attachments by clicking 'Buyer Attachments' in the 'PQQ Details' box 3. Responding to the tender - Click 'My Response' under 'PQQ Details', you can choose to 'Create Response' or to 'Decline to Respond' (please give a reason if declining) - You can now use the 'Messages' function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification - Note the deadline for completion, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the PQQ - There may be a mixture of online and offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available) You must then submit your reply using the 'Submit Response' button at the top of the page. If you require any further assistance please consult the online help, or contact the eTendering help desk. 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/9572fcb1-a162-47f1-aa54-2d1718cbbdea) 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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