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002758 Senior Project Manager - Portfolio Specialist, Resourcing and Planning

BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD

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28 Jan 2026 at 12:52

Summary of the contracting process

The British Library Board, located at 96 Euston Road, London, has successfully completed a public procurement process for a project entitled "002758 Senior Project Manager - Portfolio Specialist, Resourcing and Planning". This tender falls under the services category, specifically library services, and is situated within the United Kingdom. The procurement method utilised was direct procurement, which was conducted below the threshold without competition. The contract was awarded to Anthropinos Consultancy Ltd on 20 January 2026, with a contract period extending until 17 July 2026, and carries a gross value of £82,500.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for companies specialising in project management, particularly those focusing on capacity planning and resource management within the library services sector. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in these areas, like Anthropinos Consultancy Ltd, are well-positioned to benefit from such contracts. The direct procurement method used indicates potential for businesses that can offer specialised and efficient services quickly, emphasising the importance of industry expertise and strong resource management capabilities. For similar future opportunities, businesses in this domain may consider engaging with the British Library for potential collaborations.

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Notice Title

002758 Senior Project Manager - Portfolio Specialist, Resourcing and Planning

Notice Description

Resourcing and Planning, to deliver further maturity on the concept of resource management, capacity planning and matrix management evidenced by data.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0610e0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007579-2026
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
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£68,750 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
20 Jan 2026 - 17 Jul 2026 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 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

ANTHROPINOS CONSULTANCY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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