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002703 BIPC Marketing

BRITISH LIBRARY

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23 Sep 2025 at 09:01

Summary of the contracting process

The British Library has completed a procurement process for a marketing services contract titled "002703 BIPC Marketing," aimed at celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Business and Intellectual Property Centre (BIPC) in 2026 through a video campaign. Situated in London, this central government public authority procured services with a focus on the marketing industry category. The award, signed on 21st August 2025, will run until 28th November 2025, was conducted under the UK legal framework 2023/54, using a limited competition method as the procurement approach, indicating a process below the financial threshold.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the marketing sector, particularly those specialising in video production and campaign management. As the procurement process has already been awarded to WANDER FILMS LIMITED, a small-to-medium sized enterprise based in Middlesbrough, it illustrates that SMEs can successfully secure government contracts. Companies in the marketing and creative industries, looking to expand their portfolio with high-profile public sector projects like this, would be well-suited to compete in similar tender opportunities in the future.

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Notice Title

002703 BIPC Marketing

Notice Description

BIPC Marketing-As BIPC marks its 20th year in 2026, there is a requirement for a video campaign, celebrating that legacy whilst looking forward.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059fd5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058764-2025
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

79342000 - Marketing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£10,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
20 Aug 2025 - 28 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

WANDER FILMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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