AwardedAwarded 24 July 2026

002653 british library future web programme

British Library · Central government

In brief

British Library awarded IT and software work to Manifesto Digital Limited on 24 July 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

It is the British Library's intention to Award this contract for the provision of digital product development services to support the British Library's Future Web Programme. The appointed supplier will provide a blended delivery team working alongside British Library staff to deliver, enhance and maintain the Library's website and associated web products through an agile delivery model. The contract comprises a fixed monthly retainer for core resources together with the ability to call off additional specialist roles as required using a pre-agreed schedule of rates. The initial contract term is 30 months, with options to extend in accordance with the contract.

Who won

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

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

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

British LibraryLast 12 months

Procurements

82

Awards

70

Suppliers it has used most for IT and software

  1. PURCON 5035 Retail Supply Partnership

    University of East AngliaEast of EnglandFood and drink supplies, IT services and software

    Closing soon4 hours leftExpress interest

    £9mestimated
  2. SIEM/SOAR Solution for Jisc Security Operations Centre

    JiscUK-wideIT services and software

    Closing soon16 hours leftExpress interest

    £9.25mestimated
  3. Google Products & Services Reseller Framework Agreement

    Digital Health & Care WalesWalesIT services and software, Telecoms and networks

    Closing soon16 hours leftSuitable for SMEsFramework

    £15mframework ceiling
  4. The Provision of Access to Media Monitoring Services

    Cabinet OfficeUK-wideIT services and software

    Closing soon16 hours leftSuitable for SMEsSmall contract

    £40kestimated
  5. King's Trust DBS and Vetting Services

    The King's TrustUK-wideFinancial services and insurance, IT services and software

    Closing soon16 hours leftSuitable for SMEsSmall contract

    £65kestimated

From notice 030118-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 1 April 2026, last updated 27 July 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.