Scope
Reference
002628
Description
Website redevelopment, hosting and support of the IDP website with the British Library linking the collections of over 35 institutions worldwide spanning the history of the Silk Roads
Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £182,502.92 excluding VAT
- £219,003.51 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Earliest date the contract will be signed
28 January 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 28 January 2026 to 31 March 2029
- 3 years, 2 months, 4 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 72212224 - Web page editing software development services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Direct award justification
Single supplier - technical reasons
Due to previous technical knowledge Surface Impression are the only supplier who can implement outstanding functionalities agreed under the original IDP website redevelopment commission.
Supplier
Surface Impression Limited
- Companies House: 4168292
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PRPG-1748-XWVW
The Werks, 15-17 Middle Street
Brighton
BN1 1AL
United Kingdom
Region: UKJ21 - Brighton and Hove
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1
Contracting authority
British Library Board
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCXZ-9362-XQJM
96 Euston Road
London
NW1 2DB
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@bl.uk
Region: UKI31 - Camden and City of London
Organisation type: Public authority - central government