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Exhibition Strategy Qualitative Evaluation Work

BRITISH LIBRARY

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26 Mar 2025 at 13:37

Summary of the contracting process

The British Library has completed the procurement process for the "Exhibition Strategy Qualitative Evaluation Work" within the services industry category. The tender, which involved qualitative evaluation work, falls under limited competition due to being below the threshold. Located in London, the contract was awarded on 26th March 2025 and the contract period runs from 27th March 2025 to 29th August 2025. The procurement was carried out via the 'limited' method under UK legislation 2023/54. The primary contact for this procurement is Andy Kemp, reachable via andy.kemp@bl.uk.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in evaluation consultancy services, particularly SMEs. By securing this contract, businesses can enhance their portfolio with a high-profile client such as the British Library, potentially opening doors for future contracts in the public sector. Firms with expertise in qualitative evaluation, especially those experienced in the services sector, would be well-suited to compete in such procurement processes.

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Notice Title

Exhibition Strategy Qualitative Evaluation Work

Notice Description

Delivery of the British Library's exhibition strategy qualitative evaluation work

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04f8ed
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011324-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
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
£22,044 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
27 Mar 2025 - 29 Aug 2025 1-6 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
andy.kemp@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

SULLIVAN FIELD LTD (TRADING AS THE FIELD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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