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title: "002672 BLXBFC Fashion Student Competition"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-056c22"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2025-08-04"
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# 002672 BLXBFC Fashion Student Competition

Buyer: BRITISH LIBRARY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-056c22

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## Summary

The British Library recently completed a procurement process titled "002672 BLXBFC Fashion Student Competition" aimed at organising fashion shows in London, UK. This tender falls under the services category focusing on the arts and recreation sector. The project includes various events such as a fashion show, online masterclass, and an awards event delivered in collaboration with a renowned fashion designer. Given the procurement's limited method, indicating a below-threshold competition, the awarded contract commenced on 1st August 2025 and will conclude on 31st March 2026. The gross contract amount is £18,000, reflecting the project's scope and significance within the cultural sector.

For businesses seeking growth, this tender represented an opportunity to engage in the prestigious London Fashion Week, thus showcasing their services to a wider audience within the fashion industry. Vega Associates, identified as an SME, was successfully awarded this contract, highlighting the potential for small to medium enterprises to compete in specialised services procurement. Businesses specialising in event organisation, particularly within the fashion sector, could leverage such opportunities to expand their portfolio and gain exposure within central government projects, benefiting from associations with well-established institutions like the British Library.

## Notice

As a part of this competition, students create fashion portfolios informed by the British Library's collections. The competition includes an online research Masterclass and a final Awards event, as well as development of a range of written and video content used on the British Library website and during the competition. The programme is delivered in collaboration with a leading fashion designer who provides the student brief for the competition. It also includes a fashion show, an exhibition or a presentation during London Fashion week.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045577-2025 |
| 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 | 4 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Aug 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £15,000 |

## 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 | VEGA ASSOCIATES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79955000 - Fashion shows organisation services

## Release History

- 4 Aug 2025 at 10:40 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045577-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045577-2025
  4th August 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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