Award

002628 Website redevelopment, hosting and support of the IDP Website

BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

06 Feb 2026 at 13:42

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

23 Jan 2026 at 07:59

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

23 Jan 2026 at 07:50

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Library Board, a central government public authority based in London, has recently concluded a direct award procurement process for the redevelopment, hosting, and support of the IDP website, a project that links collections from over 35 institutions worldwide, focusing on the history of the Silk Roads. The procurement process, started under tender ID "002628", was finalised with an awarded contract signed on 6th February 2026. This service contract, covered under the GPA agreement, will be delivered by Surface Impression Limited, a small to medium-sized enterprise based in Brighton, UK. The direct award decision, valued at approximately £219,003.51, was made due to the absence of viable alternatives and the technical expertise required, with the contract period extending until March 2029.

This tender presents valuable growth opportunities for businesses specialising in web development, particularly those with significant experience in creating and managing large-scale digital projects for cultural and historical institutions. Companies with expertise in web page editing software development services are particularly well-suited to compete for similar projects. Businesses capable of delivering comprehensive solutions—ranging from technical implementation to ongoing website support—are in a prime position to benefit from such procurement activities. Engaging with such high-profile contracts can enhance a company's portfolio and position it as a leading provider in the cultural sector's digital transformation initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

002628 Website redevelopment, hosting and support of the IDP Website

Notice Description

Website redevelopment, hosting and support of the IDP website with the British Library linking the collections of over 35 institutions worldwide spanning the history of the Silk Roads

Procurement Information

Absence of competition for technical reasons and that there are no reasonable alternatives

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060cdd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010959-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72212224 - Web page editing software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£182,502 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£182,502 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
6 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

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

SURFACE IMPRESSION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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