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Workspace Strategy Development & Related Services

BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD

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05 Aug 2026 at 14:41

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Library Board has recently completed a procurement process for "Workspace Strategy Development & Related Services" in the services category. The project is located in the United Kingdom and follows a limited procurement method due to its below-threshold nature. The contract, awarded to JCR ADVISORS LTD, commenced on 8th July 2026 and is set to conclude on 31st August 2027, with options to expand its scope. The buyer, British Library Board, can be contacted at their London headquarters. The award status was recorded as active on 5th August 2026.

This tender provides lucrative opportunities for businesses specialising in building services consultancy, especially those adept at strategy development for workspace environments. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with experience in such consultancy services could leverage this opportunity for growth and expansion, given the contract value of GBP 90,000. Additionally, businesses capable of adjusting services to accommodate more flexspace operators may benefit further, should the British Library extend the scope, presenting an avenue for additional revenue.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Workspace Strategy Development & Related Services

Notice Description

Delivery of Workspace Strategy Development & Related Services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06dcbd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074322-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71315210 - Building services consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£90,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jul 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
7 Jul 2026 - 31 Aug 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

JCR ADVISORS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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