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Award

14 Jul 2026 at 12:28

Summary of the contracting process

The British Library Board, located in London, has initiated a procurement process to acquire ASANA licences, a Portfolio & Project Management (PPM) Tool, for their Marketing Team. This procurement is categorised under the industry of software packages and information systems. The process has reached the award stage, with the status marked as complete on 14th July 2026. The contract with the supplier, GENERATION DIGITAL LIMITED, began on 11th July 2026 and will end on 26th June 2027. The procurement method was conducted directly without competition under a 'below threshold' allowance, reflecting a focused and specific approach by the British Library to fulfil their project management needs efficiently.

This contract offers noteworthy opportunities for companies specialising in digital tools and software, particularly those with capabilities to enhance portfolio and project management processes. As the British Library has chosen a direct procurement method, it suggests a preference for suppliers who can deliver tailored solutions quickly. Businesses classified as small to medium enterprises (SMEs), like GENERATION DIGITAL LIMITED, that offer expertise in software systems stand to benefit significantly from similar opportunities by positioning themselves as specialists in PPM tools, thereby enhancing their portfolio of public sector contracts and paving the way for further business growth.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

002859 PPM TOOL - ASANA LICENCES

Notice Description

The British Library is purchasing a Portfolio & Project Management (PPM) Tool to support project management principles within the Marketing Team

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cac1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066180-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£13,047 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jul 20266 days ago
Contract Period
10 Jul 2026 - 26 Jun 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
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

GENERATION DIGITAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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