---
title: "GB-London: 002194 REAP-RACIAL AND ETHNIC BACKGROUND OF LIBRARY USERS AND NON USERS"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-46a40a58-4a5e-4dc6-b68c-c7fd003648ab"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-46a40a58-4a5e-4dc6-b68c-c7fd003648ab"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-46a40a58-4a5e-4dc6-b68c-c7fd003648ab.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-46a40a58-4a5e-4dc6-b68c-c7fd003648ab.json"
source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "THE BRITISH LIBRARY"
published: "2023-07-05"
---

# GB-London: 002194 REAP-RACIAL AND ETHNIC BACKGROUND OF LIBRARY USERS AND NON USERS

Buyer: THE BRITISH LIBRARY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-46a40a58-4a5e-4dc6-b68c-c7fd003648ab

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-46a40a58-4a5e-4dc6-b68c-c7fd003648ab)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-46a40a58-4a5e-4dc6-b68c-c7fd003648ab.json)

## Summary

The British Library is inviting tenders for a market research services contract entitled "REAP-RACIAL AND ETHNIC BACKGROUND OF LIBRARY USERS AND NON USERS". This contract aims to enhance inclusivity and attract a more diverse audience. The contract, valued at £100,000 GBP, involves clear recommendations for organisational changes. The tender, under open procedure, has a deadline for submissions on 24th July 2023, with a contract period from 14th August 2023 to 24th October 2023.

This opportunity is suitable for small or medium enterprises (SMEs) interested in market research services. Businesses with expertise in cultural nuances and diversity initiatives are well-suited to compete. The British Library, based in London, is the contracting authority for this procurement. Interested parties should focus on providing actionable strategies for fostering diversity within library services, aligning with the library's strategic objectives for 2024.

## Notice

The overall goal of this research is to enable the British Library to become more inclusive and welcoming to a more racially and ethnically diverse and representative audience in order that we can attract and support a diverse community more effectively. In achieve this goal, we require: *A deeper understanding of cultural nuances (i.e. perceptions, awareness and attitudes) of those from ethnically diverse communities, and *Clear, actionable recommendations for the changes (i.e. practical steps) we can make as an organisation for the short, medium and long term that can feed into the British Library's strategy and 2024 business planning. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb63a5c4-eb9c-4c8d-8846-d82fe4fe3635 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jul 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 13 Aug 2023 - 24 Oct 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| 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 | THE 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

- 79310000 - Market research services

## Release History

- 5 Jul 2023 at 08:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb63a5c4-eb9c-4c8d-8846-d82fe4fe3635

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb63a5c4-eb9c-4c8d-8846-d82fe4fe3635
  5th July 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-London:-002194--REAP-RACIAL-AND-ETHNIC-BACKGROUND-OF-LIBRARY-USERS-AND-NON-USERS/HFT9T7F3VS
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-46a40a58-4a5e-4dc6-b68c-c7fd003648ab. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-46a40a58-4a5e-4dc6-b68c-c7fd003648ab.json.