Library Strategy Workshops

DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT

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Award

11 Jun 2026 at 15:20

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), located at 100 Parliament Street, London, has completed a procurement process titled "Library Strategy Workshops" with the aim of providing workshops to inform future library strategy. This procurement falls under the services industry category and was executed through a direct procurement method, specifically below threshold without competition. The contract was awarded on 5th January 2026 and remains active. Shared Intelligence Limited was selected as the supplier for this contract, which carries a gross value of £11,400 and the project period was scheduled between 5th January 2026 and 6th March 2026.

This contract offers opportunities for businesses engaged in general management consultancy services, particularly those specialising in workshop facilitation and strategic consultancy. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Shared Intelligence Limited are well-suited for competing in such tenders, given the focus on tailored and expert service delivery in a niche sector. Businesses in the consulting industry looking to expand their portfolio in public strategy projects, especially those aligned with governmental cultural strategies, may find similar opportunities advantageous for growth. This tender reflects the need for flexible, innovative solutions within the public sector, offering prospective suppliers the chance to contribute significantly to shaping future cultural strategies in the UK.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Library Strategy Workshops

Notice Description

DCMS require a supplier to provide workshops to inform future library strategy.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b364
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055406-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
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

79411000 - General management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£11,400 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jan 20265 months ago
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 6 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2BQ
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SHARED INTELLIGENCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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