Award

Print, Bind, Delivery of BL Publication

BRITISH LIBRARY

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28 Aug 2025 at 10:23

Summary of the contracting process

The British Library has recently completed the procurement process for printing, binding, and delivering 6,000 copies of their publication "Illusions of Presence." This contract was made in the goods category, and the supplier awarded is Bell and Bain, located in Thornliebank, Glasgow. The procurement process, initiated below the threshold, concluded with an active contract set to start and finish on 6 October 2025. The legal basis for this procurement is under UKPGA 2023/54. The British Library, as the buying organisation, operates as a central government public authority and is based in London.

This procurement opportunity, though now completed, is a stellar example of how small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the printing and publishing industry can secure contracts to supply printed matter and related products to prominent public sector institutions. Companies with expertise in large-scale print production and efficient delivery processes could greatly benefit from participating in similar tenders, enhancing their credibility and extending their reach within the sector. Engaging with entities like the British Library not only provides financial growth opportunities but also strengthens business portfolios when entering future public procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

Print, Bind, Delivery of BL Publication

Notice Description

6000 Copies Printed, Bound and Delivered of the BL Publication Illusions of Presence. PS14,397.60

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058f20
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051859-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products


CPV Codes

22000000 - Printed matter and related products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£14,397 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Aug 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
5 Oct 2025 - 6 Oct 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

BELL AND BAIN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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