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002653 British Library Future Web Programme

British Library · Central government

In brief

British Library awarded IT and software work to Manifesto Digital Limited on 1 October 2026.

The notice gives a value of £5,090,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 30 months, up to 54 months with extensions, starting 3 July 2026.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

What the notice says

The British Library has appointed a supplier to support delivery of its Future Web Programme, working alongside internal staff as a blended digital product team. Services include digital product development, software engineering, UX and design, user research and testing, content design, accessibility, quality assurance and project management. The supplier will support the development, enhancement and integration of the Library's web products and services, while building internal capability and transferring knowledge. Services will be delivered through two agile teams, with additional specialist resource called off as required

Who won

WinnerValueDates
Manifesto Digital Limited (SME)
3 bids received
£5,090,000
Awarded 24 July 2026
2 October 2026 to 2 October 2029

Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.

Timeline

  1. Tender notice · UK4, notice 030118-2026
  2. Contract award notice · UK6, notice 070808-2026
  3. Contract details notice · UK7, notice 102908-2026

Last time this was bought

002734 British Library IT Applications Skills Development

Won by
Happy Computers Ltd
Awarded
16 December 2025
Value
Not stated, or split across lots
Contract ends
31 January 2027

Matched on British Library, the type of work and the title; it may be a related contract rather than the same one. Check the notice to be sure.

About the buyer

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From notice 030118-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 1 April 2026, last updated 29 October 2026. We last checked for changes on 29 October 2026.