Tender

Digitisation of Local History and Library Collections

SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

10 Feb 2022 at 14:46

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

In this active procurement process, Sunderland City Council is seeking to appoint an external library provider for the "Digitisation of Local History and Library Collections" project. The tender falls under the services category, specifically focusing on library and archive services, and is classified under the CPV code 48160000. The tender period is set to close on 14 March 2022, with the contract scheduled to commence on 25 April 2022 and run until 24 April 2025. Interested parties should direct their attention to Sunderland, England, where the council is based, and ensure compliance with the open procedure procurement method.

This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses specialising in digital services, particularly those experienced in library management systems and the digitisation of archival collections. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the suitability criteria affirm their eligibility. Businesses that can deliver high-quality cataloguing and preservation services, while ensuring the collections meet professional library standards, would be well-suited to compete for this contract, which aims to enhance public access to local history resources.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Digitisation of Local History and Library Collections

Notice Description

Sunderland City Council (SCC) wishes to appoint an external library provider to digitise the resources of the City's local history and library collections to ensure they are safeguarded and made as accessible as possible now and into the future. The collection of local and social history records owned by the Council chart the development and changing face of the City over hundreds of years. As part of the digitisation services, the appointed provider will be required to ensure the integrity and credibility of the library collections, which must be catalogued and retained to professional library standards. The collections must then be uploaded to the Council's Library Management System (LMS). Full details of the Council's requirements can be found within the ITT documentation, which can be accessed at: www.nepo.org

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35620e67-5fd6-422f-8393-2c8b4b273cd4
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

48160000 - Library software package

92510000 - Library and archive services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
24 Apr 2022 - 24 Apr 2025 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR1 3AD
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Millfield
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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