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002789 Agatha Christie Exhibition PR campaign

BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD

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05 May 2026 at 13:36

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the British Library Board, represented by their office at 96 Euston Road, London, United Kingdom, has reached the award stage with the successful selection of SAM TALBOT LIMITED as the supplier. This particular tender, titled "002789 Agatha Christie Exhibition PR campaign," is categorised under services, specifically focusing on public relations consultancy services. Located in the United Kingdom, the procurement aimed to engage a freelance Public Relations professional to amplify the library's blockbuster exhibition running from 30th October 2026 to 20th June 2027. The process followed a "Below threshold - unknown" procurement method, culminating in the contract’s commencement on 28th April 2026, with completion expected by 30th June 2027.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in public relations consultancy, particularly those with a focus on cultural and exhibition events. Enterprises like SMEs that can offer innovative PR strategies to promote high-profile events will find this contract beneficial, as it involves collaboration with a respected institution such as the British Library. Future similar tenders could provide avenues for further growth and engagement with public sector institutions seeking to enhance their outreach and marketing capabilities.

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Notice Title

002789 Agatha Christie Exhibition PR campaign

Notice Description

Seeking a freelance Public Relations professional to support the British Library in delivering an innovative PR campaign that helps promote the opening of blockbuster exhibition Agatha Christie: A World of Mystery, running at the Library from 30 October 2026 - 20 June 2027.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069197
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041096-2026
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79416200 - Public relations consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£10,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
27 Apr 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 1-2 years
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
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

SAM TALBOT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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