Provision of Library Discovery Service or Federated Searching Solution for the House of Commons and House of Lords

A Tender Notice
by THE CORPORATE OFFICER OF THE HOUSE OF LORDS AND THE CORPORATE OFFICER OF THE HOUSE OF COMMONS

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Contract (Services)
Duration
35.5 month
Value
£270K
Sector
TECHNOLOGY
Published
21 Mar 2022
Delivery
To 09 Apr 2025 (est.)
Deadline
25 Apr 2022 11:00

Concepts

Location

UK Parliament, Westminster, London SW1A 0AA

Geochart for 1 buyers and 0 suppliers

1 buyer

Description

The House of Commons Library and the House of Lords Library are seeking to procure a Library Discovery Service or Federated Searching Solution to search and access their subscription services for initial 3 years with option to extend for further 2 x 12 months. The two Libraries are distinct and separate organisations, each with its own user base. The two Libraries coordinate their collections to maximise taxpayer's value for money. The Authority's Libraries require a search tool that allows users to search across print and online content in a location with ability to access subscribed contents or be signposted directly. The Authority's Library is interested in a solution with the following but not limited to these functionalities: · Indexing of the Commons Library local collections (library catalogue), consisting of around 230,000 titles. · Access to a central index (or equivalent federated searching index coverage) where electronic and print journals (around 165 subscribed journal titles plus others contained in a small number of subscription databases) can be searched at article level. Further details can be found in the Statement of Requirement on our InTend eSourcing portal.

Lot Division

1 PI1301578-L21: Library Discovery Service or a Federated Searching Solution for the House of Lords
  • Value: £120K

The House of Lords Library is interested in a solution with the following functionalities: · Indexing of the Lords Library local collections (library catalogue), consisting of around 230,000 titles. · Access to a central index (or equivalent federated searching index coverage) where electronic and print journals (around 165 subscribed journal titles plus others contained in a small number of subscription databases) can be searched at article level · A knowledge base for e-journals and e-books, including ability to produce an A-Z browsing tool for journals Further details can be found in the Statement of Requirement. Additional information: Additional can be obtained by registering on Intend eSourcing Portal http://in-tendhost.co.uk/parliamentuk/

Award Criteria
Quality Requirements 60%
Pricing 40%
2 PI1301578-L2: Library Discovery Service or a Federated Searching Solution for the House of Commons
  • Value: £150K

The House of Commons Library is interested in a solution with the following functionalities: · Indexing of the Commons Library local collections (library catalogue), consisting of around 230,000 titles. · Access to a central index (or equivalent federated searching index coverage) where electronic and print journals (around 165 subscribed journal titles plus others contained in a small number of subscription databases) can be searched at article level … Additional information: Additional information can be obtained by registering for expression of interest on our InTend eSourcing portal http://in-tendhost.co.uk/parliamentuk/

Award Criteria
Quality Criterial 60%
price 40%

CPV Codes

  • 72500000 - Computer-related services

Indicators

  • Restrictions apply to the lot award allocation.
  • This is a recurring contract.
  • Renewals are available.

Other Information

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