Tender

002534 Living Knowledge Network exhibition

BRITISH LIBRARY

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Tender

15 Jan 2025 at 10:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Library is actively seeking suppliers for the evaluation of its Living Knowledge Network (LKN) panel exhibition, categorised under Fair and exhibition organisation services (CPV code 79956000). This open and active tender, published on 15 January 2025, requires services to be provided across a broad range of locations including the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom, among others. Interested businesses need to submit their tenders by 19 February 2025. The contract is scheduled to start on 7 April 2025 and will run until 1 November 2025. The total contract value is GBP 20,000.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) adept in fair and exhibition organisation services. Participating in this tender can help businesses expand their portfolios, gain valuable experience working with an esteemed institution like the British Library, and increase their visibility in the industry. The open procedure method ensures a competitive and transparent bidding process, offering fair chances for businesses that meet the suitability criteria.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

002534 Living Knowledge Network exhibition

Notice Description

The British Library is seeking suppliers for the evaluation of its Living Knowledge Network (LKN) panel exhibition.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-52bb8e14-dbd9-47e6-bc12-987037ff1c68
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96682a8b-4258-491b-ad19-8f9871b6a710
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, 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
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 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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