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Recruitment of the interim Director of Technology

BRITISH LIBRARY

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29 May 2025 at 13:51

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Library, a central government authority located in London, has completed the procurement process for the recruitment of an interim Director of Technology. This contract falls under the services category, specifically focusing on information systems or technology strategic review and planning services. The procurement process was initiated as a tender, with Odgers Brendtson awarded the contract. The procurement method was classified as "Below threshold - unknown," indicating it was not a high-value tender. The process is at the award stage, with the contract active from 7th February 2025 to 28th April 2025. The agreement was formalised with an award amount of £30,000 (net), signed on 6th February 2025.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in technology recruitment and strategic planning services. Companies that can provide high-caliber interim professionals, particularly in the technology sector, are well-suited to compete for similar opportunities. As the procurement involves key government contracts, businesses that have experience in delivering services to the public sector, especially those that can effectively navigate central government requirements, may find this contract beneficial for growth and expansion. The project emphasises the importance of strategic oversight in technology, making it ideal for well-established firms with a substantial capacity for service delivery.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Recruitment of the interim Director of Technology

Notice Description

Recruitment of the interim Director of Technology work

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0528f2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028504-2025
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72222000 - Information systems or technology strategic review and planning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£30,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
7 Feb 2025 - 28 Apr 2025 1-6 months
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
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

ODGERS BRENDTSON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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