AwardedAwarded 18 December 2025
002652 Shared Repository Service
British Library · Central government
In brief
British Library awarded IT and software and research work to 4Science S.p.A. on 18 December 2025.
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What the notice says
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.
Who won
| Winner | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| 4Science S.p.A. (SME) 9 bids received | £296,650 | Awarded 17 November 2025 1 January 2026 to 31 March 2027 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 074499-2025
- Contract details notice · UK7, notice 000005-2026
About the buyer
British LibraryLast 12 months
Procurements
82Awards
70Suppliers it has used most for IT and software
- 213 Consulting1 contract
- 4Science S.p.A.1 contract
- 4d Sas1 contract
- Clay Interactive Limited1 contract
- Fraser Randall Limited1 contract
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From notice 074499-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 17 November 2025, last updated 2 January 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.