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002804 Two Director Roles

BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD

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30 Apr 2026 at 11:07

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Library Board, a central government public authority, has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "002804 Two Director Roles" within the services industry category. This contract, located in the United Kingdom, involves strategic leadership and operational management roles essential to the Library's functions. The procurement was conducted using a method categorised as "Below threshold - unknown" and the award stage is now marked as complete. The contract was signed on 7th April 2026, with the delivery period spanning from 7th April 2026 to 1st June 2026. The total contract value is £50,400 gross (£42,000 net).

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth to businesses skilled in providing leadership and operational expertise in large-scale cultural or educational projects, particularly those benefits typically associated with library services. SMEs like TMP Advisory Limited, which successfully secured the contract, can find such opportunities particularly fruitful. Organisations adept in strategic project management and enhancing operational efficiencies would be well-suited to similar tenders, facilitating their expansion into roles that support high-profile national institutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

002804 Two Director Roles

Notice Description

Programme Director - Capital Programmes The Programme Director will provide strategic leadership for the British Library's capital development programme, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently and in alignment with the organisation's longterm strategic objectives. Director of Operations (South) The Director of Operations (South) will lead key operational services within the Library, ensuring that services are delivered efficiently and effectively while supporting collaboration across the organisation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068f21
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039822-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
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
£42,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
6 Apr 2026 - 1 Jun 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 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

TMP ADVISORY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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