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Digital Advertising and Website management services

BRITISH LIBRARY

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29 May 2025 at 13:37

Summary of the contracting process

The British Library, a central government public authority located in London, has completed a contracting process for "Digital Advertising and Website management services." This procurement, with the ID 002610, aimed at enhancing the marketing of the British Library shop and retail offerings, falls under the services industry category. The tender has been awarded to Williams Commerce, an SME based in London, and covers activities including website management and sales or marketing software development services. Awarded on 29th May 2025, the contract commenced from the start of April and will run through to the end of December 2025. Undertaken through a below-threshold procurement method, the process was in the award stage with a gross contract value of £55,200.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in digital marketing and website management services, particularly those with experience in public sector projects. SMEs specialising in SEO, digital marketing, and e-commerce solutions would find such contracts beneficial for business growth due to the exposure and experience garnered through working with notable institutions like the British Library. This kind of project can enhance a company's portfolio and pave the way for future collaborations with other public authorities. Since it was concluded through a straightforward procurement process, businesses with competitive pricing and quality service offerings will be well-placed to pursue similar tenders.

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Notice Title

Digital Advertising and Website management services

Notice Description

Digital Advertising and Website management services in order to sufficiently market the British Library shop and retail offerings. Website/SEO/Retainer Marketing

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0528e7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028485-2025
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

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


CPV Codes

72212481 - Sales or marketing software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£46,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
28 May 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 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

WILLIAMS COMMERCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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