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title: "002830 Audience Discovery & Design: Insights for Research and Culture at the British Library"
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# 002830 Audience Discovery & Design: Insights for Research and Culture at the British Library

Buyer: BRITISH LIBRARY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a036

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## Summary

The British Library is conducting a procurement process titled "002830 Audience Discovery & Design: Insights for Research and Culture at the British Library," focusing on market research services. This process aims to gather insights into the needs and motivations of both existing and potential audiences in the UK. Located at the British Library, 96 Euston Road, London, this tender is at the "tender" stage with submissions open until 10th June 2026 and enquiries accepted until 2nd June 2026. The procurement method is an open competition below threshold, with the main procurement category being services. The contract period is expected to commence on 24th June 2026 and potentially run until 23rd December 2026, with a possible extension until March 2027.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for SMEs specialising in market research services to engage with a prestigious central government authority. Companies skilled in audience insights and engagement strategies would find this opportunity ideal for showcasing their expertise and expanding their portfolio. With a contract value of up to £132,000, there is a substantial opportunity for businesses to secure a profitable contract and establish an ongoing relationship with a prominent cultural institution like the British Library. The criteria for award focus on quality and price, emphasising the need for competitive, high-quality proposals from potential suppliers.

## Notice

To gather insights that will help the British Library understand how we can best serve the emerging needs of researchers and culture audiences in the UK. We wish to speak to existing and non-users to understand needs, motivations, barriers and opportunities for engaging with these audiences into the future. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Market-research-services./95N5D44DHC To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/95N5D44DHC

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047482-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 23 Jun 2026 - 23 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £110,000 |
| Lots value | £110,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| 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

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

### Codes

- 79310000 - Market research services

## Release History

- 22 May 2026 at 07:31 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047482-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047482-2026
  22nd May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/95N5D44DHC
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Market-research-services./95N5D44DHC
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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