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Fairy Tales Exhibition AV Software Appointment

BRITISH LIBRARY

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09 Apr 2025 at 09:38

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Library has completed the procurement process for the "Fairy Tales Exhibition AV Software Appointment" to develop five audiovisual (AV) pieces for its upcoming exhibition. The contract, which began on 31st March 2025 and ends on 1st April 2026, was awarded to Clay Interactive Limited, a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in London. The procurement method used was limited competition, and the total value of the contract is £47,982 GBP. The initiative falls under the industry category of custom software development services, and it is expected to be delivered across various regions in the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the software development and AV sectors to collaborate with a prestigious institution like the British Library. The project’s scope covers both custom software and software-related services, making it ideal for companies with expertise in these areas. SMEs, particularly those with experience in producing AV content and coordinating with design and hardware teams, would find this contract advantageous. Successfully delivering on such high-profile projects can enhance a company's portfolio and open doors to further public sector opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Fairy Tales Exhibition AV Software Appointment

Notice Description

The British Library is appointing an AV contractor to join the team to produce five AV pieces for the Fairy Tales exhibition. The AV contractor will be expected to collaborate with the appointed 3D design team and AV hardware contractor to ensure seamless co-ordination. This will be by e-mail, video call, telephone call or in person meetings and managed by the British Library team.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ff62
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013871-2025
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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72230000 - Custom software development services

72260000 - Software-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£39,985 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2025 - 1 Apr 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRITISH LIBRARY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@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

CLAY INTERACTIVE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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