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002792 Reconstruction of Copyright Zoning and Creator Information

BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD

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23 Apr 2026 at 13:39

Summary of the contracting process

The British Library Board, a public authority within the central government, has completed the procurement process for the "002792 Reconstruction of Copyright Zoning and Creator Information" project. This initiative involves reconstructing and standardising copyright zoning and creator details for selected records and private papers. The procurement method used was a limited competition, below the threshold, in the services category, specifically focusing on data services. The contract, awarded to SBL INFOTECH UK LIMITED, is active from 3 April 2026 to 30 August 2026, with a total value of £51,217 GBP. The project is situated in London, United Kingdom, with completion of the award stage confirmed as of 23 April 2026.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in data services and those capable of handling intricate copyright and information management tasks. Companies with experience in serving public authorities, particularly those with operations in the UK, are well-positioned for similar opportunities. SMEs with expertise in standardisation and reconstruction of information would find this sector promising for expanding their client base and collaboration with government bodies, providing an essential service to assist in archiving and data handling for significant records.

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Notice Title

002792 Reconstruction of Copyright Zoning and Creator Information

Notice Description

To reconstruct and standardise copyright zoning and creator information for selected India Office Records and Private Papers

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0689c3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037144-2026
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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

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


CPV Codes

72300000 - Data services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£42,681 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Apr 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
2 Apr 2026 - 30 Aug 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
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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

SBL INFOTECH

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