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002672 BLXBFC Fashion Student Competition

BRITISH LIBRARY

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04 Aug 2025 at 10:40

Summary of the contracting process

The British Library recently completed a procurement process titled "002672 BLXBFC Fashion Student Competition" aimed at organising fashion shows in London, UK. This tender falls under the services category focusing on the arts and recreation sector. The project includes various events such as a fashion show, online masterclass, and an awards event delivered in collaboration with a renowned fashion designer. Given the procurement's limited method, indicating a below-threshold competition, the awarded contract commenced on 1st August 2025 and will conclude on 31st March 2026. The gross contract amount is £18,000, reflecting the project's scope and significance within the cultural sector.

For businesses seeking growth, this tender represented an opportunity to engage in the prestigious London Fashion Week, thus showcasing their services to a wider audience within the fashion industry. Vega Associates, identified as an SME, was successfully awarded this contract, highlighting the potential for small to medium enterprises to compete in specialised services procurement. Businesses specialising in event organisation, particularly within the fashion sector, could leverage such opportunities to expand their portfolio and gain exposure within central government projects, benefiting from associations with well-established institutions like the British Library.

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Notice Title

002672 BLXBFC Fashion Student Competition

Notice Description

As a part of this competition, students create fashion portfolios informed by the British Library's collections. The competition includes an online research Masterclass and a final Awards event, as well as development of a range of written and video content used on the British Library website and during the competition. The programme is delivered in collaboration with a leading fashion designer who provides the student brief for the competition. It also includes a fashion show, an exhibition or a presentation during London Fashion week.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056c22
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045577-2025
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

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


CPV Codes

79955000 - Fashion shows organisation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£15,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
3 Aug 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 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

VEGA ASSOCIATES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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