---
title: "002628 Website redevelopment, hosting and support of the IDP Website"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060cdd"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD"
published: "2026-02-06"
---

# 002628 Website redevelopment, hosting and support of the IDP Website

Buyer: BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060cdd

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## Summary

The British Library Board, a central government public authority based in London, has recently concluded a direct award procurement process for the redevelopment, hosting, and support of the IDP website, a project that links collections from over 35 institutions worldwide, focusing on the history of the Silk Roads. The procurement process, started under tender ID "002628", was finalised with an awarded contract signed on 6th February 2026. This service contract, covered under the GPA agreement, will be delivered by Surface Impression Limited, a small to medium-sized enterprise based in Brighton, UK. The direct award decision, valued at approximately £219,003.51, was made due to the absence of viable alternatives and the technical expertise required, with the contract period extending until March 2029.

This tender presents valuable growth opportunities for businesses specialising in web development, particularly those with significant experience in creating and managing large-scale digital projects for cultural and historical institutions. Companies with expertise in web page editing software development services are particularly well-suited to compete for similar projects. Businesses capable of delivering comprehensive solutions—ranging from technical implementation to ongoing website support—are in a prime position to benefit from such procurement activities. Engaging with such high-profile contracts can enhance a company's portfolio and position it as a leading provider in the cultural sector's digital transformation initiatives.

## Notice

Website redevelopment, hosting and support of the IDP website with the British Library linking the collections of over 35 institutions worldwide spanning the history of the Silk Roads

### Procurement Information

Absence of competition for technical reasons and that there are no reasonable alternatives

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010959-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 6 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £182,502 |
| Contracts value | £182,502 |

## 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 | SURFACE IMPRESSION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72212224 - Web page editing software development services

## Release History

- 6 Feb 2026 at 13:42 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010959-2026
- 23 Jan 2026 at 07:59 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006003-2026
- 23 Jan 2026 at 07:50 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006001-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010959-2026
  6th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006003-2026
  23rd January 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006001-2026
  23rd January 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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