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002830 Audience Discovery & Design: Insights for Research and Culture at the British Library

BRITISH LIBRARY

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22 May 2026 at 07:31

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Library is conducting a procurement process titled "002830 Audience Discovery & Design: Insights for Research and Culture at the British Library," focusing on market research services. This process aims to gather insights into the needs and motivations of both existing and potential audiences in the UK. Located at the British Library, 96 Euston Road, London, this tender is at the "tender" stage with submissions open until 10th June 2026 and enquiries accepted until 2nd June 2026. The procurement method is an open competition below threshold, with the main procurement category being services. The contract period is expected to commence on 24th June 2026 and potentially run until 23rd December 2026, with a possible extension until March 2027.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for SMEs specialising in market research services to engage with a prestigious central government authority. Companies skilled in audience insights and engagement strategies would find this opportunity ideal for showcasing their expertise and expanding their portfolio. With a contract value of up to £132,000, there is a substantial opportunity for businesses to secure a profitable contract and establish an ongoing relationship with a prominent cultural institution like the British Library. The criteria for award focus on quality and price, emphasising the need for competitive, high-quality proposals from potential suppliers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

002830 Audience Discovery & Design: Insights for Research and Culture at the British Library

Notice Description

To gather insights that will help the British Library understand how we can best serve the emerging needs of researchers and culture audiences in the UK. We wish to speak to existing and non-users to understand needs, motivations, barriers and opportunities for engaging with these audiences into the future. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Market-research-services./95N5D44DHC To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/95N5D44DHC

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a036
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047482-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79310000 - Market research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£110,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£110,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jun 20265 days to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 Jun 2026 - 23 Dec 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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