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
Date signed
6 February 2026
Contract dates
- 6 February 2026 to 31 March 2029
- 3 years, 1 month, 23 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 72212224 - Web page editing software development services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Justification for not setting key performance indicators
Under 5M
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Direct award justification
Single supplier - technical reasons
Absence of competition for technical reasons and that there are no reasonable alternatives
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
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: 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