--- title: "002653 Tender for British Library Future Web Programme" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065f57" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-065f57" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-065f57.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-065f57.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "BRITISH LIBRARY" published: "2026-03-02" --- # 002653 Tender for British Library Future Web Programme Buyer: BRITISH LIBRARY Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065f57 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-065f57) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-065f57.json) ## Summary The British Library, a central government public authority based in London, is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Tender for British Library Future Web Programme." The programme focuses on developing and iterating web products for the next 2.5 years in compliance with the UKPGA legal framework. The expected contract period for this undertaking begins on 25th June 2026 and could potentially extend to December 2030. The procurement entry, classified under services, includes web development and management. Communication regarding the future notice is scheduled for 3rd March 2026. The procurement process involves a blended team of British Library staff collaborating with suppliers, incorporating agile methodologies to improve web presence and efficiency. This tender opens numerous opportunities for businesses specialising in digital and web services, particularly those proficient in content management software, website design, and operational hosting. Companies capable of delivering internet and intranet software development or web page editing services are well-placed to compete. This is a lucrative opportunity valued at a gross amount of £6,108,000, offering significant potential for sustained business growth and collaboration with a prominent institution like the British Library. Businesses with experience in working with public sector organisations, especially those familiar with agile team settings, will find this an attractive prospect to expand their portfolio and drive innovation in digital services. ## Notice The British Library will imminently be seeking suppliers for our Future Web Programme. The programme seeks to implement a blended model product team comprised of British Library staff and supplier developers/engineers and strategists working in two agile teams. This digital product team will focus on delivery of our web roadmap for the next 2.5 years for our website and web products, iterating on a new website launched in July 2025. ### Planning Information In November 2025 we explored the possibility of procuring to deliver six of the priority items in our roadmap. We invited a range of agencies who have either previously tendered for web delivery for the Library, are currently or have previously delivering aspects of web support or work in the past, and who have had no prior contact with the Library to respond to a brief to advise on proposed timings and costs. This brief will be issued as an Appendix to the draft ITT included at PSQ stage. One of the agencies included Q42 (who delivered our new website in July 2025) On reviewing responses to this market engagement exercise we re-examined our proposed web roadmap and determined the below brief would deliver better efficiencies and digital products for our website. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018349-2026 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Mar 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 3 Mar 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 24 Jun 2026 - 25 Dec 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £5,090,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 48783000 - Content management software package - 72212220 - Internet and intranet software development services - 72212224 - Web page editing software development services - 72413000 - World wide web (www) site design services - 72415000 - World wide web (www) site operation host services ## Release History - 2 Mar 2026 at 11:26 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018349-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018349-2026 2nd March 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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