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title: "002734 British Library IT Applications Skills Development"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05feb2"
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# 002734 British Library IT Applications Skills Development

Buyer: BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05feb2

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## Summary

The British Library Board has concluded a public procurement process for IT Applications Skills Development services, encompassing both online and classroom-based courses. This opportunity falls under the education and training services industry category. The contract, awarded through a limited competition method below the threshold, was signed on 16th December 2025, with the service provision starting on 1st February 2026 and running until 31st January 2027, with an optional extension of four additional years based on performance and demand. The contract is valued at £72,000 gross, highlighting a compelling opportunity for growth in the computer-related services sector across various regions in the United Kingdom.

This tender represents an excellent platform for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in training software development, computer-support, consultancy services, and education and training services. Companies like small and medium-sized enterprises with expertise in delivering comprehensive IT skill development programmes would be well-suited to participate in similar procurements. Engaging in such contracts can broaden their market reach to the United Kingdom's diverse regions and solidify their position in public sector service provision, especially where public authorities seek innovative and effective training solutions.

## Notice

The British Library requires provision of an IT Applications Skills Development programme, comprised of online and classroom-based courses.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000028-2026 |
| 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 | 2 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £60,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD |
| 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 | HAPPY COMPUTERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72212931 - Training software development services
- 72500000 - Computer-related services
- 72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services
- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 2 Jan 2026 at 11:52 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000028-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000028-2026
  2nd January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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