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Workspace Strategy Development & Related Services

British Library

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05 Aug 2026 at 15:41

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Library Board procured workspace strategy development and related consultancy services. The requirement covers advice on workspace strategy and associated evaluation, engagement, negotiation and due diligence activity for flexspace operators. It is a professional services opportunity within building services consultancy, supporting the British Library’s workspace planning and operator assessment needs. Delivery is in the United Kingdom, with the buyer based at the British Library on Euston Road, London. The procurement comprised one requirement, rather than separate workstreams for different service types. It is relevant to consultancies that advise organisations on workspace strategy, assess flexible workspace providers and support commercial discussions with potential operators. Suppliers with experience combining strategic workplace advice with structured operator engagement and due diligence would be closest to the requirement.

The procurement is complete and has been awarded following a below-threshold limited competition. JCR ADVISORS LTD was selected for the single requirement. The award was made on 8 July 2026, and the contract was signed on the same date. The contract runs from 8 July 2026 to 31 August 2027. Its value is £90,000 excluding VAT, or £108,000 including VAT. The existing scope and fees cover a maximum of five flexspace operators participating in the shortlisted tender process. The British Library may expand the scope to additional operators, with a pre-agreed incremental fee for the extra evaluation, engagement, negotiation and due diligence work. The awarded contract is active.

This procurement demonstrates demand from the British Library for specialist workspace strategy and building services consultancy focused on flexible workspace operators. A credible competitor for a future requirement would need to show that it can develop workspace strategy, evaluate shortlisted operators and manage structured engagement with them. Relevant capability includes commercial negotiation and due diligence, including the ability to assess operator proposals and support informed decisions about workspace provision. The requirement also indicates the need to handle several operators within one assignment, with the scope potentially extending as the number of operators under consideration increases. Consultancies able to combine workplace strategy, operator evaluation, stakeholder engagement and commercially robust due diligence would be well placed to compete when this type of work returns.

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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
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

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 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
8 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
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
Postcode Area
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 LTD

Further Information

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