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002766 Living Knowledge Network Marketing Brief

BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD

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11 Feb 2026 at 14:47

Summary of the contracting process

The British Library Board has completed a procurement process titled "002766 Living Knowledge Network Marketing Brief," seeking services within the marketing industry category. Located in London, this procurement process was conducted under the award stage as of 11th February 2026. Initially initiated as a tender, the procurement sought a strategic marketing roadmap for the 2025-2026 financial year to enhance engagement and clarify target audiences with the LKN team and library partners. The contract has been awarded to rdvhmarketing, a small enterprise located in Margate, with the contract period running from 9th February to 30th April 2026. The procurement method was limited, under the below-threshold competition category, with a contracted gross value of £15,480.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in marketing services, particularly those capable of innovating and strategising within the public sector. Companies that have experience in working closely with library networks and possess the capability to deliver comprehensive marketing strategies would find this tender particularly appealing. Small to medium-sized enterprises, especially those adept at creative marketing solutions, would be well-suited to compete in such processes. By engaging with central government authorities like the British Library Board, businesses can potentially expand their portfolio and establish credibility in public sector projects.

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Notice Title

002766 Living Knowledge Network Marketing Brief

Notice Description

An experienced freelance marketer to develop a strategic marketing roadmap for the 2025-2026 financial year working with the LKN team and library partners to clarify target audiences, develop the proposition for audiences and new messaging, and explore new ideas and approaches for engagement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064e11
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012486-2026
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79342000 - Marketing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£12,900 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
9 Feb 2026 - 30 Apr 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

RDVHMARKETING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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