---
title: "Illustrations for the new British Library website"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05659b"
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published: "2025-07-24"
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# Illustrations for the new British Library website

Buyer: BRITISH LIBRARY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05659b

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## Summary

The public procurement process concerning the British Library involved the procurement of services for illustrations for its new website. This procurement falls under the industry category of web page editing software development services, with the procurement process identified as 'limited', specifically below threshold with limited competition. The British Library, a central government public authority, is located at 96 Euston Road, London, UK. The contract was awarded to Handsome Frank Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise based in London, on 10th July 2025. The contract period was set for 11th July 2025, with the agreement valued at £10,500. The procurement stage was completed with the contract being signed and activated on these dates.

This tender presents potential business growth opportunities primarily for creative agencies or companies specialising in illustration and digital content creation. Businesses that cater to cultural and educational institutions or possess a specialisation in web development services could find similar tenders advantageous. The limited competition in this contract implies opportunities for businesses that are well-integrated into the industry networks or able to uniquely meet the aesthetic and functional needs of such organisations. Additionally, small to medium-sized enterprises like Handsome Frank Ltd can capitalise on similar contracts to scale their portfolios within the public sector.

## Notice

Illustrations for the new British Library website via agency.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042845-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 10 Jul 2025 - 11 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £10,500 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | HANDSOME FRANK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72212224 - Web page editing software development services

## Release History

- 24 Jul 2025 at 14:09 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042845-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042845-2025
  24th July 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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