This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

27 Jul 2026 at 13:05

Tender

01 Apr 2026 at 08:35

Summary of the contracting process

The British Library Board, located in London, has successfully concluded a public procurement process awarding a contract for its Future Web Programme. The contract focuses on the provision of digital product development services aimed at enhancing and maintaining the British Library's web presence. The procurement, conducted under a selective procedure labelled as a competitive flexible process, was in the services industry category, specifically involving web development services. Key dates include the contract award on 24th July 2026, with the main contract phase set to begin on 8th August 2026 and extend until February 2029. The initial term of the contract is for 30 months, with potential optional extensions of up to two additional years. The awarded value is approximately £5.09 million, with a gross estimate of £6.108 million.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in software development and web design services to collaborate with a prominent public authority such as the British Library. Companies such as Manifesto Digital Limited, which fits the profile of a nimble and skilled small-to-medium enterprise (SME), competed successfully in this procurement. The tender was conducted with a focus on achieving value through a monthly retainer and call-off model based on pre-agreed rates, offering a scalable and flexible engagement approach. The procurement is well-suited for SMEs with expertise in agile development methods and custom software solutions, providing them with opportunities for growth through long-term collaboration with a central government entity.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

002653 BRITISH LIBRARY FUTURE WEB PROGRAMME

Notice Description

It is the British Library's intention to Award this contract for the provision of digital product development services to support the British Library's Future Web Programme. The appointed supplier will provide a blended delivery team working alongside British Library staff to deliver, enhance and maintain the Library's website and associated web products through an agile delivery model. The contract comprises a fixed monthly retainer for core resources together with the ability to call off additional specialist roles as required using a pre-agreed schedule of rates. The initial contract term is 30 months, with options to extend in accordance with the contract.

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/070808-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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

72230000 - Custom 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
£5,090,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
7 Aug 2026 - 7 Feb 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD
Additional Buyers

BRITISH LIBRARY

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

MANIFESTO DIGITAL

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