---
title: "002653 BRITISH LIBRARY FUTURE WEB PROGRAMME"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067a39"
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# 002653 BRITISH LIBRARY FUTURE WEB PROGRAMME

Buyer: BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067a39

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## Summary

The British Library Board, located in London, has successfully concluded a public procurement process awarding a contract for its Future Web Programme. The contract focuses on the provision of digital product development services aimed at enhancing and maintaining the British Library's web presence. The procurement, conducted under a selective procedure labelled as a competitive flexible process, was in the services industry category, specifically involving web development services. Key dates include the contract award on 24th July 2026, with the main contract phase set to begin on 8th August 2026 and extend until February 2029. The initial term of the contract is for 30 months, with potential optional extensions of up to two additional years. The awarded value is approximately £5.09 million, with a gross estimate of £6.108 million.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in software development and web design services to collaborate with a prominent public authority such as the British Library. Companies such as Manifesto Digital Limited, which fits the profile of a nimble and skilled small-to-medium enterprise (SME), competed successfully in this procurement. The tender was conducted with a focus on achieving value through a monthly retainer and call-off model based on pre-agreed rates, offering a scalable and flexible engagement approach. The procurement is well-suited for SMEs with expertise in agile development methods and custom software solutions, providing them with opportunities for growth through long-term collaboration with a central government entity.

## Notice

It is the British Library's intention to Award this contract for the provision of digital product development services to support the British Library's Future Web Programme. The appointed supplier will provide a blended delivery team working alongside British Library staff to deliver, enhance and maintain the Library's website and associated web products through an agile delivery model. The contract comprises a fixed monthly retainer for core resources together with the ability to call off additional specialist roles as required using a pre-agreed schedule of rates. The initial contract term is 30 months, with options to extend in accordance with the contract.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contract will run for a period of 30 month (2.5 year) period with x2 twelve months optional extension periods called-off at the Authorities' discretion.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070808-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 7 Aug 2026 - 7 Feb 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,090,000 |
| Lots value | £5,090,000 |
| Awards value | £5,090,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD |
| Additional buyers | 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 | MANIFESTO DIGITAL |

## 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
- 72230000 - Custom software development services
- 72413000 - World wide web (www) site design services
- 72415000 - World wide web (www) site operation host services

## Release History

- 27 Jul 2026 at 13:05 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070808-2026
- 1 Apr 2026 at 08:35 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030118-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070808-2026
  27th July 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030118-2026
  1st April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://manifesto.co.uk/
- https://torchbox.com/
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.q42.nl/en

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