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Illustrations for the new British Library website

BRITISH LIBRARY

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24 Jul 2025 at 14:09

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process concerning the British Library involved the procurement of services for illustrations for its new website. This procurement falls under the industry category of web page editing software development services, with the procurement process identified as 'limited', specifically below threshold with limited competition. The British Library, a central government public authority, is located at 96 Euston Road, London, UK. The contract was awarded to Handsome Frank Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise based in London, on 10th July 2025. The contract period was set for 11th July 2025, with the agreement valued at £10,500. The procurement stage was completed with the contract being signed and activated on these dates.

This tender presents potential business growth opportunities primarily for creative agencies or companies specialising in illustration and digital content creation. Businesses that cater to cultural and educational institutions or possess a specialisation in web development services could find similar tenders advantageous. The limited competition in this contract implies opportunities for businesses that are well-integrated into the industry networks or able to uniquely meet the aesthetic and functional needs of such organisations. Additionally, small to medium-sized enterprises like Handsome Frank Ltd can capitalise on similar contracts to scale their portfolios within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Illustrations for the new British Library website

Notice Description

Illustrations for the new British Library website via agency.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05659b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042845-2025
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72212224 - Web page editing software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£10,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
10 Jul 2025 - 11 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

HANDSOME FRANK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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