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002777 Footfall Counters for Corporate Reporting

BRITISH LIBRARY

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30 Jun 2026 at 09:15

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Library is seeking to procure and implement a reliable visitor counting system, titled "002777 Footfall Counters for Corporate Reporting." This tender falls under the market research services industry category and is aimed at enhancing visitor data reporting to serve both internal and external stakeholders like DCMS. Located in London, this procurement is at the tender stage with an open competition process, below the threshold. Key deadlines for interested parties include the enquiry period ending on 13th July 2026, and the tender submission period concluding by 22nd July 2026. The contract is valued at an estimated £960,000 and will commence on 1st November 2026, running until 31st October 2029.

This procurement presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in market research services, particularly those capable of automating and delivering sophisticated visitor counting and business intelligence data systems. Companies well-suited to this tender are likely to be SMEs with strengths in providing comprehensive analytics and reporting solutions. With a strong emphasis on quality weighted at 60% in the award criteria, businesses that excel in delivering high-quality solutions at competitive prices are encouraged to apply. This contract could enhance a company's portfolio and provide substantial business growth through a partnership with a prestigious national institution like the British Library.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

002777 Footfall Counters for Corporate Reporting

Notice Description

To procure and implement a reliable visitor counting system and automate the collection and reporting of visitor counting data and make it available instantly as business intelligence data. To use these visitor insights to enhance services, manage capacity and better serve our audiences, and enable timely and accurate reporting of visitor numbers as a KPI to DCMS and other stakeholders. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Market-research-services./CQ4M6DE8RJ To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/CQ4M6DE8RJ

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bfc4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061073-2026
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
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jul 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 2029 3-4 years
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
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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