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2025/26 Exhibition Summative Evaluations

BRITISH LIBRARY

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26 Mar 2025 at 11:35

Summary of the contracting process

The British Library, a central government authority located in London, has completed the procurement process for the "2025/26 Exhibition Summative Evaluations." This tender, categorised under the services industry, involved summative evaluations for three exhibition projects scheduled throughout 2025 and early 2026: "Unearthed: The Power of Gardening," running from 2 May to 10 August 2025, "Story Explorers: A Journey Through Imaginary Worlds," from 16 May 2025 to 18 January 2026, and "Secret Maps," from 10 October 2025 to 18 January 2026. The contract was awarded to BDRC Continental Limited, a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in London, for the gross amount of £32,400, with the contract period spanning from 21 March 2025 to 20 March 2026.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs specialising in evaluation consultancy services. The selected supplier, BDRC Continental Limited, will be leading and managing the evaluation of high-profile cultural projects, which can bolster their portfolio and reputation in the industry. Businesses experienced in project management and those that can offer comprehensive, innovative evaluation strategies for exhibitions and public events would have found this tender particularly suited to their capabilities, paving the way for future public sector contracts and expanded market presence.

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Notice Title

2025/26 Exhibition Summative Evaluations

Notice Description

Suppliers to deliver summative evaluations for the exhibition projects taking place in 2025/26. An agency to lead and manage each evaluation project. Unearthed: The Power of Gardening - 2 May - 10 August 2025 Story Explorers: A Journey Through Imaginary Worlds - 16 May 2025 - 18 January 2026 Secret Maps - 10 October 2025 - 18 January 2026 PS27,000

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04f8db
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011292-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

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


CPV Codes

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£27,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
21 Mar 2025 - 20 Mar 2026 6-12 months
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 CONTINENTAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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