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title: "British Library Conservation, Bindery & Enclosures Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-030031"
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# British Library Conservation, Bindery & Enclosures Framework

Buyer: BRITISH LIBRARY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-030031

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## Summary

The British Library has initiated a tender process for the "British Library Conservation, Bindery & Enclosures Framework," which aims to procure high-quality conservation and bookbinding services. This opportunity falls under the services category, specifically the CPV classification for bookbinding services (79971200). The procurement method is an open procedure, currently at the award stage, with significant contract value amounting to £1,000,000. The award date was set on 24th January 2022, and the contract period extends from 1st April 2022 to 31st March 2023, covering regions across the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the conservation and bookbinding industry, encouraging them to showcase their capabilities in providing high-quality services tailored to the British Library's needs. Businesses engaged in book conservation, binding, and related services would be well-suited to compete, especially those with experience in handling diverse materials and treatment methods. The open nature of the procurement process also suggests a competitive environment, allowing a wider range of suppliers to participate and expand their market presence.

## Notice

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

### Lot Information

British Library Conservation, Bindery & Enclosures Framework

A framework arrangement to provide high quality conservation and binding services for the Library collections. This tender will include a variety of 'lots' based on types of treatment, and tenderers are invited to bid for any combination of lots, which fall broadly into the three following categories: Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/SDF5XDPC7U

Renewal: 3 x 12 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009149-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, 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 | £1,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 15:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009149-2022
- 13 Dec 2021 at 09:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030906-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://www.bipsolutions.com
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=681572673
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/SDF5XDPC7U
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Bookbinding-services./SDF5XDPC7U

## Provenance

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