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002671 Higher Education and Event Management

BRITISH LIBRARY

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04 Aug 2025 at 11:06

Summary of the contracting process

The British Library has completed a procurement process for "Higher Education and Event Management" services. Located in London, the procurement involved commissioning services vital for organising events related to the British Library's educational and scientific programmes. This process was categorised under the services industry within the United Kingdom and fell under central government public authority classification. The tender followed a limited procurement method, as defined by UK legislation 2023/54, catering specifically to services below the threshold with limited competition. Contract signing occurred on 31st July 2025, with the award active from 4th August 2025 to 31st March 2026, valued at £24,000 gross.

This procurement presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses adept in educational and event management services. Large-scale enterprises, particularly those with capabilities in higher education and science-related event planning, are well-suited to tender for similar contracts. Collaborating with esteemed entities like the British Library and offering specialised services can enhance business portfolios and facilitate entrance into the public sector market. As the successful supplier, Robin Event Management illustrates the potential for established event management firms to thrive by securing government contracts and contributing to educational and scientific initiatives across the UK.

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Notice Title

002671 Higher Education and Event Management

Notice Description

Higher Education and Event Management Services to support a range of events related to the British Library activities in higher education and science. It includes event management for the British Library science and higher education programmes.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056c31
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045603-2025
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

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80300000 - Higher education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£20,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 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

ROBIN EVENT MANAGEMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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