---
title: "002685 Leeds Presence Business Research"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05941e"
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published: "2025-09-04"
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# 002685 Leeds Presence Business Research

Buyer: BRITISH LIBRARY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05941e

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## Summary

The British Library, a central government public authority, recently completed a procurement process for a market survey aimed at understanding the business support, managed workspaces and maker spaces sector within Leeds. This procurement, entitled "002685 Leeds Presence Business Research," falls under the services category and was conducted through a limited competition method, below the threshold for extensive advertisement. The contract, awarded to Wordfern Limited, commenced on 18th August 2025 and is set to conclude on 30th November 2025. The survey covers customer survey services and took place across the United Kingdom, with significant activities based in Leeds. The procurement process was finalised with the status marked as complete, with the contract having been signed on 17th August 2025.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for business growth by offering valuable insights into the business support landscape in Leeds, which can guide strategic decisions for firms looking to expand or start operations in this city. Companies specialising in market research, particularly SMEs like Wordfern Limited, are well-suited to participate in such tenders, as they can leverage their expertise in customer survey services to deliver targeted insights. Businesses aiming to understand and engage more effectively with Leeds' business environment would benefit greatly from participating in similar future procurements.

## Notice

In order to understand the wider market for business support, managed work spaces and maker spaces in Leeds, the Library is seeking to commission a market survey.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053925-2025 |
| 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 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 17 Aug 2025 - 30 Nov 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £18,750 |

## 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 | WORDFERN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79342310 - Customer survey services

## Release History

- 4 Sep 2025 at 12:35 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053925-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053925-2025
  4th September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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