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002797 AV Brief for BLOT

BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD

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04 Jun 2026 at 08:56

Summary of the contracting process

The British Library Board has concluded the procurement process for the provision of an Audio Visual (AV) Hardware and Software Contractor aimed at supporting the loan of digital collections. This contract, titled "002797 AV Brief for BLOT," falls under the services category specifically focused on library services, with its legal basis grounded in UKPGA 2023/54. It was awarded through a limited procurement method, indicating below threshold and limited competition. The contract, valued at £44,914.40 (gross amount £53,897.28), commenced on 1st May 2026 and will conclude on 30th April 2027. The procurement took place in London, UK, and the award status has been marked as active.

This tender presents valuable business growth opportunities for companies specialising in AV solutions, particularly those capable of integrating hardware and software with a cultural and archival emphasis, as required by the British Library's digital collections. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in the delivery of bespoke library services would have been well-suited to compete in this limited competition process. The successful bidder, STAND + STARE LTD, exemplifies the type of specialised provider that can meet the unique needs of public authority projects in the central government sector.

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Notice Title

002797 AV Brief for BLOT

Notice Description

The British Library seeks an Audio Visual Hardware and Software Contractor to provide a structure/casing, hardware and software to support the loan of our digital collections.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ad0a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052607-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

92511000 - Library services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£44,914 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2027 6-12 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

STAND + STARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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