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title: "GB-London: 002534a Living Knowledge Network Exhibition"
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# GB-London: 002534a Living Knowledge Network Exhibition

Buyer: BRITISH LIBRARY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3a9a0c99-1cf4-46bc-9b06-0a970dab0999

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## Summary

The British Library is currently in the tender stage for the project titled "GB-London: 002534a Living Knowledge Network Exhibition". This tender, classified under the industry category of "Fair and exhibition organisation services" (CPV code 79956000), involves the organisation of a major exhibition focused on gardening. The exhibition will be hosted at the British Library's St Pancras site and at LKN partner library services, commencing in May 2025. The procurement process is open, with the tender period ending on 10 February 2025 and the contract scheduled to run from 7 April 2025 to 1 November 2025. The project has a budget range estimated between £10,000 and £25,000.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in event and exhibition organisation services. It is particularly suited for companies that can manage large-scale exhibitions and those that are interested in promoting themes related to gardening and environmental impact. While the tender is not specifically geared towards small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), it is favourable to voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies with a strong portfolio in delivering engaging and transformative public exhibitions will find this opportunity to be a strategic fit for business growth and expansion into new markets, including international locations such as Europe and the British Overseas Territories.

## Notice

Gardening (working title) is a major exhibition opening at the British Library's St Pancras site and in LKN partner library services in May 2025. Gardening is about the transformative power of gardening, and its impact on individuals, communities and the environment. The exhibition will start with the nurturing effect of gardening on us as individuals

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5dccdf5b-b07b-4748-ad46-09eb574c32b7 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 6 Apr 2025 - 1 Nov 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BRITISH LIBRARY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | North West London |
| Postcode | NW1 2DB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI36 Camden |
| Local authority | Camden |
| Electoral ward | St Pancras & Somers Town |
| Westminster constituency | Holborn and St Pancras |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79956000 - Fair and exhibition organisation services

## Release History

- 16 Jan 2025 at 10:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5dccdf5b-b07b-4748-ad46-09eb574c32b7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5dccdf5b-b07b-4748-ad46-09eb574c32b7
  16th January 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-London:-002534a-Living-Knowledge-Network-Exhibition/36952DNR27
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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