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title: "001120 British Library Non User Research"
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# 001120 British Library Non User Research

Buyer: THE BRITISH LIBRARY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ad5b2332-1e51-4a02-a5fb-fcd39921211f

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## Summary

The British Library is currently seeking proposals for the tender titled "001120 British Library Non User Research," aimed at exploring the reasons for a decline in registered researchers and enhancing researcher engagement. This procurement falls under the market research services category and is classified as an open procedure, with a budget of £40,000. The tender period closes on 23rd July 2018, with the expected contract duration from 10th August 2018 to 18th February 2019. The project is located in London, and potential bidders should take note of the key dates for submission.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in market research, particularly those with expertise in user engagement and behavioural studies. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the British Library seeks to understand the profiles and motivations of non-users to improve its services. Companies equipped with innovative research methodologies and a strong understanding of the research landscape would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract.

## Notice

The British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom and one of the world's greatest research libraries. We acquire, preserve and give access to over 150 million items, ranging from historical manuscripts, books, journals and maps to patents, sound recordings, photographs and the latest digital media. To use our materials, researchers need to register as a Reader. At present, we have c.109.3K Registered Readers, but this has declined by -6.1% since 2015/16 and by -6.3% since 2008/9. This slow fall off in the numbers of researchers who are using us is driving us to commission research to investigate why we are not attracting as many researchers as previously. We need to uncover the profiles, behaviours and attitudes of researchers who are currently NOT using the British Library, and the reasons why. This will feed into our plans to grow our researcher audiences, and identify the particular challenges. If you are interested in this opportunity please browse to https://bl.bravosolution.co.uk and click on the View Current Opportunities and Notices link on the Home page for further information.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/644db194-f420-4d13-a61a-2a59c83d13ca |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jul 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jul 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 9 Aug 2018 - 18 Feb 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| 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 | WETHERBY |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS23 7BQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Wetherby |
| Westminster constituency | Wetherby and Easingwold |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79310000 - Market research services

## Release History

- 10 Jul 2018 at 08:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/644db194-f420-4d13-a61a-2a59c83d13ca

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/644db194-f420-4d13-a61a-2a59c83d13ca
  10th July 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://bl.bravosolution.co.uk

## Provenance

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