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Remote Instructor Led Training for Admins with Labs

BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD

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27 Nov 2025 at 10:05

Summary of the contracting process

The British Library Board has successfully completed a procurement process for "Remote Instructor Led Training for Admins with Labs," with the award being made to Softcat PLC, a large supplier based in Marlow. This contract falls under the services industry category, specifically related to library services, and is conducted under a limited procurement method due to its below-threshold classification. The procurement, which has been concluded at the award stage, reflects a contract active since 17th September 2025 and set to end on 17th March 2026, with a total contract value of £15,582.39, including VAT. The procurement took place in London with the British Library acting as the buying organisation, a central government public authority situated in the UK. The legal framework for this procurement aligns with the UK Public General Act 2023.

This tender presents valuable business opportunities for companies capable of providing remote training services, especially those specialising in educational or IT-related training solutions. As this tender was fulfilled via limited competition, businesses striving for growth in providing specialised services to public sector entities would have found this government contract an advantageous venture. Suppliers with experience in library services or those looking to expand their offerings in educational training with practical lab components will find such procurement opportunities beneficial for enhancing their portfolio and gaining a foothold in public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

Remote Instructor Led Training for Admins with Labs

Notice Description

OVREEA02X240 V4 Remote Instructor Led Training for Admins with Labs

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e9de
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077533-2025
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

92511000 - Library services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£12,985 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
16 Sep 2025 - 17 Mar 2026 6-12 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 BOARD
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

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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