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002769 STAR Design of hoarding graphics

BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD

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16 Mar 2026 at 15:14

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Library Board, a central government public authority, initiated a procurement process to appoint a creative agency for designing hoarding graphics. This process, situated in London, falls under the services category within the marketing industry. The contract, entitled "002769 STAR Design of hoarding graphics", was awarded via a direct procurement method as it was below the competition threshold. The award involves crafting impactful yet sensitive graphics that convey the development's narrative during and post-construction. The process is currently at the award stage, having been finalized on 16 March 2026. The contract commenced on 12 March 2026 with a scheduled end date on 20 June 2026, highlighting a precise procurement timeline enabling businesses to strategize appropriately.

For businesses within the creative and marketing services sector, this tender presents a prime opportunity to showcase expertise in developing large-format graphics and storytelling. The awarded contract, valued at £13,320 net of VAT, was successfully secured by D8, an SME based in Glasgow with an emphasis on creating high-profile designs. Companies with similar capabilities, particularly those skilled in devising cohesive and captivating visual schemes, would find such projects suitable for expanding their portfolio and gaining visibility in public sector engagements. The British Library Board's direct procurement approach underscores a streamlined opportunity for qualified agencies to engage with central government initiatives, encouraging business growth through strategic partnerships.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

002769 STAR Design of hoarding graphics

Notice Description

Seeking a creative agency with experience of developing high-profile, large-format graphics to devise a simple, impactful yet sensitive creative scheme and messaging for this first stage of hoardings. To tell a cohesive story of the development and the impact it will have both during construction and post-opening.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066b46
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023624-2026
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

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
£13,320 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
12 Mar 2026 - 20 Jun 2026 1-6 months
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

D8

Further Information

Notice Documents

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