---
title: "002797 AV Brief for BLOT"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06ad0a"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD"
published: "2026-06-04"
---

# 002797 AV Brief for BLOT

Buyer: BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06ad0a

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## Summary

The British Library Board has concluded the procurement process for the provision of an Audio Visual (AV) Hardware and Software Contractor aimed at supporting the loan of digital collections. This contract, titled "002797 AV Brief for BLOT," falls under the services category specifically focused on library services, with its legal basis grounded in UKPGA 2023/54. It was awarded through a limited procurement method, indicating below threshold and limited competition. The contract, valued at £44,914.40 (gross amount £53,897.28), commenced on 1st May 2026 and will conclude on 30th April 2027. The procurement took place in London, UK, and the award status has been marked as active.

This tender presents valuable business growth opportunities for companies specialising in AV solutions, particularly those capable of integrating hardware and software with a cultural and archival emphasis, as required by the British Library's digital collections. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in the delivery of bespoke library services would have been well-suited to compete in this limited competition process. The successful bidder, STAND + STARE LTD, exemplifies the type of specialised provider that can meet the unique needs of public authority projects in the central government sector.

## Notice

The British Library seeks an Audio Visual Hardware and Software Contractor to provide a structure/casing, hardware and software to support the loan of our digital collections.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052607-2026 |
| 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 | 4 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £44,914 |

## 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 | STAND + STARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92511000 - Library services

## Release History

- 4 Jun 2026 at 08:56 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052607-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052607-2026
  4th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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