British Library Board

Awarded value each year

In GBP, from awards with a published value

Awards per year under each year. *2026 to date

Key figures

Median contract value

£29,041

Last 3 years

Typical contract length

6 months

Median, last 3 years

Suppliers used

135

Last 3 years

Awards to SMEs

79%

As declared in notices

Top suppliers

By awarded value, last 3 years, framework panels excluded

• MANIFESTO DIGITAL LIMITED£5.1m

  1 award · 32.5% of value
• Preservica Ltd£2.4m

  1 award · 15.3% of value
• Buro Happold Limited£759k

  2 awards · 4.8% of value
• SETWORKS LIMITED£603k

  2 awards · 3.8% of value
• J. AND J. NEGUS LIMITED£565k

  2 awards · 3.6% of value
• British Film Institute£550k

  1 award · 3.5% of value
• J&J Negus Ltd t/a Genus£500k

  1 award · 3.2% of value
• 4Science S.p.A.£297k

  1 award · 1.9% of value

What they buy

Awards by CPV division, last 3 years

• Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security44
• IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support28
• Recreational, cultural and sporting services24
• Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services9
• Software package and information systems7
• Construction work5

How they buy

Procedure behind each award, last 3 years

• Limited competition52%
• Direct award21%
• Not stated19%
• Open procedure6%
• Framework call-off1%
• Restricted or competitive1%

When they award

Awards by calendar month, last 3 years. Busiest: March