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AUDIENCE RESEARCH

BRITISH LIBRARY

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11 Mar 2025 at 13:36

Summary of the contracting process

The British Library has completed its procurement for the "AUDIENCE RESEARCH" project, which falls under the services category. The contract, valued at £75,000 over three years (£25,000 per year with a maximum extension value of £120,000), involves fieldwork and project management activities. The procurement process adhered to legal standards as per UKPGA 2023/54. The BDRC Group Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME), has been awarded the contract. The project commenced on 1st April 2025 and is scheduled to end on 31st March 2028, with an optional one-year extension available. This procurement took place in London under the status of a completed lot.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs specialising in research services. Companies capable of providing comprehensive fieldwork initiatives, along with proficient project management, stand to benefit significantly. The provision of these services aligns with the library's objective of enhancing audience engagement and data-driven decision-making processes. Organisations experienced in delivering research services for public sector clients would find this contract particularly suited to their expertise, fostering potential for long-term collaboration and market presence within the central government sector.

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Notice Title

AUDIENCE RESEARCH

Notice Description

Field work and project management. PS75,000 over 3 years at PS25k per year.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04eb81
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008725-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRITISH LIBRARY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
kathryn.taylor@bl.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BDRC GROUP

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