Tender

002653 British Library Future Web Programme

BRITISH LIBRARY

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01 Apr 2026 at 08:35

Summary of the contracting process

The British Library, located in London, is initiating a public procurement process for the "British Library Future Web Programme," under the tender tag. This active tender, which is part of the content management software industry, is aimed at developing and implementing a blended model product team for its web roadmap over the next two and a half years. The programme is expected to be carried out in the United Kingdom, primarily in the region of UKI31. The procurement process is at the tender stage, with the key date for expression of interest set for 27th April 2026. The procurement method being utilized is an open, competitive flexible procedure, ensuring transparency and competitiveness.

This tender presents significant business opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in content management, internet and intranet software development, web page development services, and web hosting. The contract involves a substantial commitment valued at approximately GBP 6,108,000, providing a long-term project duration with potential extensions up to early 2031. SMEs are encouraged to participate, making this an accessible opportunity for businesses seeking growth by partnering with a central government public authority. The procurement will follow a structured process involving selection and negotiation stages, allowing firms ample opportunity to showcase their technical and economic capabilities.

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Notice Title

002653 British Library Future Web Programme

Notice Description

The British Library is seeking suppliers for our Future Web Programme. The programme seeks to implement a blended model product team comprised of British Library staff and supplier developers/engineers and strategists working in two agile teams. This digital product team will focus on delivery of our web roadmap for the next 2.5 years for our website and web products, iterating on a new website launched in July 2025. The Contract is to be awarded as a monthly retainer fee with the ability to call-off additional roles according to a pre-agreed rate card. It is envisaged that the initial term of the contract will be for 30 Months, with two optional extension period of 12 months. The total estimated value of the contract below allows for any optional extension periods. The contract shall be awarded in its entirety and will not be let in lots due to the economic and practical efficiencies presented by a single contract delivery model. For further information please download the full document set via Delta E-sourcing. Preliminary market engagement took place prior to the commencement of the Procurement Process with a range of suppliers. The notice can be found here: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018349-2026 For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Content-management-software-package./WS3KSSG85C To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/WS3KSSG85C

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contract will run for a period of 30 month (2.5 year) period with x2 twelve months optional extension periods called-off at the Authorities' discretion.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067a39
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030118-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

48783000 - Content management software package

72212220 - Internet and intranet software development services

72212224 - Web page editing software development services

72413000 - World wide web (www) site design services

72415000 - World wide web (www) site operation host services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,090,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£5,090,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
16 Apr 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Jul 2026 - 2 Jan 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRITISH LIBRARY
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

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