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002534 Living Knowledge Network exhibition

BRITISH LIBRARY

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Award

16 Jan 2025 at 12:05

Tender

15 Jan 2025 at 12:05

Summary of the contracting process

The British Library, located at 96 Euston Road, London, has issued a tender for the evaluation of its Living Knowledge Network (LKN) panel exhibition. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage with an open procedure. The exhibition is classified under the industry category of fair and exhibition organisation services. The deadline for submissions is set for 19th February 2025, and the contract is expected to commence shortly thereafter. The total value of the contract is estimated at GBP 20,000, and it is open to suppliers from the UK region with a contract period lasting 240 days and a potential renewal for an additional 12 months.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses, particularly small or medium enterprises (SMEs), to engage with a prestigious institution like the British Library. Companies specialising in evaluation services, project management, and exhibition organisation are well-suited to compete for this contract. Secure this opportunity to showcase your expertise, enhance your portfolio, and strengthen your business relationship within the public sector. Interested parties can benefit from the potential for contract renewal, providing further opportunities for sustained business growth.

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Notice Title

002534 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.

Lot Information

Lot 1

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.

Renewal: 1 x 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04d02e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001484-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£20,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRITISH LIBRARY
Contact Name
Kathryn Taylor
Contact Email
kathryn.taylor@bl.uk, nikki.drydale@bl.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1937546146, +44 1937546744

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

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