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002493 Exhibition Design Services for Fairy Tales

BRITISH LIBRARY

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04 Jun 2025 at 09:39

Summary of the contracting process

The British Library, a central government public authority located in London, has recently concluded a contract for Exhibition Design Services for Fairy Tales, as part of its cultural initiatives. The tender, identified as 002493, falls under the services category with a focus on fair and exhibition organisation services. The award process is now complete, and the contract was signed on 1 December 2024. It covers the period from 2 December 2024 to 27 March 2026, offering services within the United Kingdom. The procurement method employed was below the threshold, though specific details remain undisclosed. Ryder Architecture Ltd, a London-based firm, has been appointed as the supplier for this project.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in exhibition and design services, particularly those with expertise in cultural or thematic showcases. It is a lucrative opportunity for firms capable of delivering high-quality design and build projects. Large-scale service providers, like Ryder Architecture Ltd, may find such contracts particularly appealing due to the potential for visibility and association with esteemed institutions like the British Library. Enterprises keen on expanding their footprint in the cultural exhibit domain would benefit from pursuing similar projects and should consider forming strategic partnerships to enhance their competitive bid in future tenders.

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Notice Title

002493 Exhibition Design Services for Fairy Tales

Notice Description

Exhibition Design Services for Fairy Tales-Design and build

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052c22
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029756-2025
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

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


CPV Codes

79956000 - Fair and exhibition organisation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£61,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
2 Dec 2024 - 27 Mar 2026 1-2 years
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
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

RYDER ARCHITECTURE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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