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Premier Western Manuscript Folder

BRITISH LIBRARY

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24 Jul 2025 at 13:57

Summary of the contracting process

The British Library has concluded a public procurement process for the "Premier Western Manuscript Folder," falling under the industry category of printed stationery, specifically paper or paperboard registers, account books, binders, forms, and related articles. The procurement method utilised was limited competition, below the threshold, and the contract has been awarded and is currently active. Located at 96 Euston Road, London, the British Library serves as the buying organisation, and the details of the contract were formalised with the supplier Conservation by Design Limited. The award was made on 9th July 2025, with the contract period starting and ending on 10th July 2025. The contract is valued at approximately GBP 12,145.95.

This tender represents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in the manufacturing and supply of printed stationery goods. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), especially those with experience in providing conservation and design related products, could greatly benefit from such contracts. Companies looking to establish or enhance their business relationships with central government bodies like the British Library would find this tender beneficial for strategic growth, given its alignment with public authority requirements and the niche market it serves.

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Notice Title

Premier Western Manuscript Folder

Notice Description

Premier Western Manuscript Folder - Duke @5000

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056596
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042837-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products


CPV Codes

22800000 - Paper or paperboard registers, account books, binders, forms and other articles of printed stationery

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£12,145 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
9 Jul 2025 - 10 Jul 2025 24 hours
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

CONSERVATION BY DESIGN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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