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title: "British Library Conservation, Bindery & Enclosures Framework"
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# British Library Conservation, Bindery & Enclosures Framework

Buyer: BRITISH LIBRARY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3bca4b26-fd18-4806-ae7b-690dcfe6a6d8

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## Summary

The British Library has completed the procurement process for the "British Library Conservation, Bindery & Enclosures Framework," valued at £1,000,000. This project falls under the category of Bookbinding services and was initiated through an open procurement method. The contract period commenced on April 1, 2022, and runs until March 31, 2023. The tender had a submission deadline of January 24, 2022, and is available to suppliers operating in the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in conservation and binding services, particularly large scale companies equipped to handle extensive library collections. Suppliers that are agile in delivering high-quality services within varied geographical locations may find a competitive advantage. The successful firms in this tender, such as Downie Allison Downie Ltd and Bookends Bindery, exemplify the type of large suppliers suited for participation in such frameworks, opening potential growth avenues in the public sector for similar organisations.

## Notice

A framework arrangement with a number of companies to provide high quality conservation and binding services to Library collections.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e28de52d-e5f8-4d98-8048-5fab562d36ce |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jan 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,000,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | BOOKENDS BINDERY; DOWNIE ALLISON DOWNIE; RDW BOOK AND PAPER CONSERVATION; SPINK AND THACKRAY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79971200 - Bookbinding services

## Release History

- 5 Apr 2022 at 13:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e28de52d-e5f8-4d98-8048-5fab562d36ce

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e28de52d-e5f8-4d98-8048-5fab562d36ce
  5th April 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=681572673
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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