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RHEL Subscription Academic Site

BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD

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19 Mar 2026 at 12:03

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Library Board, located in London, is responsible for a public procurement contract titled "RHEL Subscription Academic Site" within the library services category. The contract pertains to an academic site subscription and covers the period from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027. This procurement follows a limited method under a below-threshold competition and has reached the award stage as of 19th March 2026, with NEXSTOR LIMITED as the awarded supplier. The contract is valued at £31,462.58 gross, and the services are to be delivered within the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in library services to secure government contracts with central public authorities like the British Library. Companies that provide subscription services or have expertise in academic site solutions may find this tender appealing. While this specific contract has been awarded, similar future opportunities could be lucrative for SMEs with relevant experience, allowing them to enhance their portfolio by engaging with prestigious institutions within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RHEL Subscription Academic Site

Notice Description

RHEL Subscription Academic Site-01/04/26-31/03/2027

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066ec8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025120-2026
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

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
£26,218 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2026 - 1 Apr 2026 30 days
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

NEXSTOR

Further Information

Notice Documents

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