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Digital Hub for BIPC

BRITISH LIBRARY

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25 Jun 2025 at 11:38

Summary of the contracting process

The British Library, a central government public authority, has completed the procurement process for the "Digital Hub for BIPC" project. This tender focused on creating a website for the Business and Intellectual Property Centre. With a limited procurement method, the procurement process was below threshold and involved limited competition. The service category, centred on web design indicated by the CPV code 72413000, spanned several UK regions including UKC to UKK. The contract was awarded to Q42, operating from the Netherlands, with the contract period running from 1st July 2025 to 30th September 2025, and a gross contract value of £41,644.18. The contract was signed on 25th June 2025.

The creation of a new digital platform for the BIPC holds substantial potential for businesses interested in web design projects with the public sector. This opportunity is particularly suited for large-scale enterprises experienced in delivering comprehensive web solutions for governmental bodies. The engagement with the British Library provides an esteemed association, opening further avenues for collaboration with public authorities. Businesses with expertise in crafting user-friendly, scalable digital platforms, and those looking to expand their portfolio within the public sector, would find this assignment beneficial for showcasing their capabilities and driving business growth.

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Notice Title

Digital Hub for BIPC

Notice Description

Create a new website for the British Library's Business and Intellectual Property Centre (BIPC).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055357
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035047-2025
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72413000 - World wide web (www) site design services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£34,703 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 30 Sep 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
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

Q42

Further Information

Notice Documents

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