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002721 BOSTON SPA RENEWED - FOYLE VIEWING GALLERY INTERPRETATION PROJECT

British Library

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24 Apr 2026 at 14:38

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Library Board, located in London, has awarded a contract under the title "002721 Boston Spa Renewed - Foyle Viewing Gallery Interpretation Project." This project falls within the museum-exhibition services industry category and seeks to enhance visitor insight into its collections at the new Building 33 storage facility on the Boston Spa site. The procurement process, conducted through a limited competition method, involved significant interpretation, content, design, and build services. The award was made on 21st April 2026, with the contract active until 31st July 2026, focusing on central government public authority needs. The contract value is set at £196,050, indicating a robust commitment to quality enrichment of the space.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in creative content, design, and exhibition services, particularly those experienced in museum and gallery settings. It presents The Creative Core Group Ltd. as the successful supplier, highlighting prospects for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating within the services sector. With project delivery spanning multiple regions across the United Kingdom, this initiative can foster growth for companies adept at delivering bespoke interpretative services, encouraging expansion into public sector contracts. Businesses capable of managing complex projects that enhance cultural and educational spaces will find significant value in similar procurement pursuits.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

002721 BOSTON SPA RENEWED - FOYLE VIEWING GALLERY INTERPRETATION PROJECT

Notice Description

The British Library requires a supplier to deliver the interpretation, content, design and build services for the Foyle Viewing Gallery Interpretation Project in our new Building 33 storage facility as part of the redevelopment of our Boston Spa site. The successful contractor must ensure that the Foyle Viewing Gallery and interpretation within it increases visitor insight into the British Library's collections and activities. The space will present the vast collections held in the internationally significant Boston Spa facility, reveal how they are managed and distributed and explain how the collection is used for inspiration and research in many different fields.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068ad0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037643-2026
Current Stage
Award
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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

92521100 - Museum-exhibition services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£196,050 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
21 Apr 2026 - 31 Jul 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
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
Postcode Area
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

The Creative Core Group Ltd

Further Information

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