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002734 British Library IT Applications Skills Development

BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD

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02 Jan 2026 at 11:52

Summary of the contracting process

The British Library Board has concluded a public procurement process for IT Applications Skills Development services, encompassing both online and classroom-based courses. This opportunity falls under the education and training services industry category. The contract, awarded through a limited competition method below the threshold, was signed on 16th December 2025, with the service provision starting on 1st February 2026 and running until 31st January 2027, with an optional extension of four additional years based on performance and demand. The contract is valued at £72,000 gross, highlighting a compelling opportunity for growth in the computer-related services sector across various regions in the United Kingdom.

This tender represents an excellent platform for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in training software development, computer-support, consultancy services, and education and training services. Companies like small and medium-sized enterprises with expertise in delivering comprehensive IT skill development programmes would be well-suited to participate in similar procurements. Engaging in such contracts can broaden their market reach to the United Kingdom's diverse regions and solidify their position in public sector service provision, especially where public authorities seek innovative and effective training solutions.

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Notice Title

002734 British Library IT Applications Skills Development

Notice Description

The British Library requires provision of an IT Applications Skills Development programme, comprised of online and classroom-based courses.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05feb2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000028-2026
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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

72212931 - Training software development services

72500000 - Computer-related services

72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£60,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2027 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

HAPPY COMPUTERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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