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002685 Leeds Presence Business Research

BRITISH LIBRARY

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04 Sep 2025 at 12:35

Summary of the contracting process

The British Library, a central government public authority, recently completed a procurement process for a market survey aimed at understanding the business support, managed workspaces and maker spaces sector within Leeds. This procurement, entitled "002685 Leeds Presence Business Research," falls under the services category and was conducted through a limited competition method, below the threshold for extensive advertisement. The contract, awarded to Wordfern Limited, commenced on 18th August 2025 and is set to conclude on 30th November 2025. The survey covers customer survey services and took place across the United Kingdom, with significant activities based in Leeds. The procurement process was finalised with the status marked as complete, with the contract having been signed on 17th August 2025.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for business growth by offering valuable insights into the business support landscape in Leeds, which can guide strategic decisions for firms looking to expand or start operations in this city. Companies specialising in market research, particularly SMEs like Wordfern Limited, are well-suited to participate in such tenders, as they can leverage their expertise in customer survey services to deliver targeted insights. Businesses aiming to understand and engage more effectively with Leeds' business environment would benefit greatly from participating in similar future procurements.

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Notice Title

002685 Leeds Presence Business Research

Notice Description

In order to understand the wider market for business support, managed work spaces and maker spaces in Leeds, the Library is seeking to commission a market survey.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05941e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053925-2025
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

79342310 - Customer survey services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£18,750 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
17 Aug 2025 - 30 Nov 2025 1-6 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

WORDFERN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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