Award

Print, Bind and delivery of BL Publication

BRITISH LIBRARY

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28 Aug 2025 at 13:11

Summary of the contracting process

The British Library, a central government public authority located in London, recently concluded a public procurement process for the "Print, Bind and Delivery of BL Publication," categorised under the goods industry. The contract involved the printing, binding, and delivery of various publications, including "The Philosophy of Jazz" and "The Philosophy of Wine." This procurement stage reached completion with the award on 28th August 2025 and the contract was signed on 26th August 2025. The procurement was conducted via a method classified as "Below threshold - unknown," highlighting its niche approach.

This tender presents business growth opportunities particularly for large-scale suppliers specialised in printed matter and related products, offering substantial potential collaborations with governmental organisations like the British Library. Companies similar to Finidr, with expertise in large-scale printing and fulfilment, are well-suited to engage in such contracts. By securing similar tenders, businesses can expand their portfolio and strengthen their presence in the public sector market, potentially leading to further contracts and governmental partnerships.

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Notice Title

Print, Bind and delivery of BL Publication

Notice Description

3500 copies of The Philosophy of Jazz,1000 copies of The Philosophy Wine, 3000, copies of Serpent, siren paperback Printed, bound and delivered to BL PS12,815.00

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058f68
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052003-2025
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
Large

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
£12,815 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Aug 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
26 Aug 2025 - 27 Aug 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

FINIDR

Further Information

Notice Documents

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