Tender

GB-London: 002534a Living Knowledge Network Exhibition

BRITISH LIBRARY

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Tender

16 Jan 2025 at 10:30

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Library is currently in the tender stage for the project titled "GB-London: 002534a Living Knowledge Network Exhibition". This tender, classified under the industry category of "Fair and exhibition organisation services" (CPV code 79956000), involves the organisation of a major exhibition focused on gardening. The exhibition will be hosted at the British Library's St Pancras site and at LKN partner library services, commencing in May 2025. The procurement process is open, with the tender period ending on 10 February 2025 and the contract scheduled to run from 7 April 2025 to 1 November 2025. The project has a budget range estimated between £10,000 and £25,000.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in event and exhibition organisation services. It is particularly suited for companies that can manage large-scale exhibitions and those that are interested in promoting themes related to gardening and environmental impact. While the tender is not specifically geared towards small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), it is favourable to voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies with a strong portfolio in delivering engaging and transformative public exhibitions will find this opportunity to be a strategic fit for business growth and expansion into new markets, including international locations such as Europe and the British Overseas Territories.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-London: 002534a Living Knowledge Network Exhibition

Notice Description

Gardening (working title) is a major exhibition opening at the British Library's St Pancras site and in LKN partner library services in May 2025. Gardening is about the transformative power of gardening, and its impact on individuals, communities and the environment. The exhibition will start with the nurturing effect of gardening on us as individuals

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5dccdf5b-b07b-4748-ad46-09eb574c32b7
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79956000 - Fair and exhibition organisation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Apr 2025 - 1 Nov 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRITISH LIBRARY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
NW1 2DB
Post Town
North West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
St Pancras & Somers Town
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Further Information

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