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Print, bind and delivery

BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD

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05 Feb 2026 at 14:45

Summary of the contracting process

The British Library Board, a central government public authority based in London, initiated a procurement process titled "Print, bind and delivery," focused on printing services. The contract, now in its completion stage, involved the provision of resources to print, bind, and deliver copies of two specific titles, Little Book of Unicorns and Little Book of Fairies. The main industry category is library services, with action carried out in the UK from a supplier located in Czechia. The limited procurement method was used, indicating a below-threshold and limited competition approach, with the contract award finalised on 2nd February 2026.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the large-scale printing and publishing sector, particularly those specialising in services tailored to library requirements. Companies capable of offering competitive solutions under limited competition conditions would find this procurement advantageous. The partnership with the British Library Board underscores a strong potential for suppliers to solidify relationships with key government entities, paving the way for future collaboration in similar contracts.

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Notice Title

Print, bind and delivery

Notice Description

Print, bind and delivery of copies of Little Book of Unicorns and Little Book of Fairies.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064918
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010550-2026
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
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
£11,807 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Feb 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 2 Feb 2026 24 hours
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

PBTISK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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