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002661 Provide Strategic advise on pricing on income generating services

BRITISH LIBRARY

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10 Sep 2025 at 12:45

Summary of the contracting process

The British Library, a central government public authority located at 96 Euston Road, London, has completed a procurement process to provide strategic advice on pricing for income-generating services aimed at supporting the development of an income and expenditure model for its proposed site in Leeds. This process was concluded under the ID 055402-2025 through a limited competition method, below the threshold, and is classified under research and development services and related consultancy services. The contract, awarded to The Revels office, began on 18th August 2025 and will run until 30th November 2025, with a gross value of £45,960. The tender was legally based on the UK Public General Act 2023/54.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in strategic consultancy and research services within the public sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like The Revels office, which successfully secured the contract, demonstrate the suitability for similar firms to engage in such tenders. Companies that offer expertise in developing financial models, pricing strategies, and consultancy for income-generating services can leverage such opportunities for growth, especially those familiar with the public sector’s unique demands and processes. Being a part of government projects like this can enhance a business's portfolio, showcasing its capacity to influence strategic outcomes for large public institutions.

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Notice Title

002661 Provide Strategic advise on pricing on income generating services

Notice Description

Provide Strategic advise on pricing on income generating services-support the Library to develop an evidence based Income and Expenditure model for the proposed Leeds site.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059793
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055402-2025
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£38,300 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 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

THE REVELS OFFICE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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