# 002505 Shared Repository Service

> A sourced UK public-sector contract award published by British Library.

## Key facts

- Public buyer: [British Library](/buyers/british-library/contract-awards)
- Tender value: £415,000
- Published: 20 December 2024
- Contract start: 1 April 2025
- Contract end: 31 March 2028
- Stage: open_tender
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: 468beb6f-1c24-42ff-b151-43b7911c053b-812997
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-52227365-bba3-4b9f-b9f8-c0f163050f4a

## Description

The British Library is seeking suppliers for the Shared Repository Service \(https://iro\.bl\.uk/\) for its next phase of operation from April 2025 - March 2028 \(36 months\)\. The service currently provides discovery and access to over 16,000 research outputs, including articles, datasets, conference contributions, theses etc\. It is a well-used service, with 809,262 views, 200,893 sessions, and 24,938 item requests between April 2023 - March 2024\.

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/468beb6f-1c24-42ff-b151-43b7911c053b-812997)