Tender

GB-London: 002194 REAP-RACIAL AND ETHNIC BACKGROUND OF LIBRARY USERS AND NON USERS

THE BRITISH LIBRARY

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05 Jul 2023 at 08:40

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Library is inviting tenders for a market research services contract entitled "REAP-RACIAL AND ETHNIC BACKGROUND OF LIBRARY USERS AND NON USERS". This contract aims to enhance inclusivity and attract a more diverse audience. The contract, valued at £100,000 GBP, involves clear recommendations for organisational changes. The tender, under open procedure, has a deadline for submissions on 24th July 2023, with a contract period from 14th August 2023 to 24th October 2023.

This opportunity is suitable for small or medium enterprises (SMEs) interested in market research services. Businesses with expertise in cultural nuances and diversity initiatives are well-suited to compete. The British Library, based in London, is the contracting authority for this procurement. Interested parties should focus on providing actionable strategies for fostering diversity within library services, aligning with the library's strategic objectives for 2024.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-London: 002194 REAP-RACIAL AND ETHNIC BACKGROUND OF LIBRARY USERS AND NON USERS

Notice Description

The overall goal of this research is to enable the British Library to become more inclusive and welcoming to a more racially and ethnically diverse and representative audience in order that we can attract and support a diverse community more effectively. In achieve this goal, we require: *A deeper understanding of cultural nuances (i.e. perceptions, awareness and attitudes) of those from ethnically diverse communities, and *Clear, actionable recommendations for the changes (i.e. practical steps) we can make as an organisation for the short, medium and long term that can feed into the British Library's strategy and 2024 business planning. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb63a5c4-eb9c-4c8d-8846-d82fe4fe3635
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79310000 - Market research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Aug 2023 - 24 Oct 2023 1-6 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
THE 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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