Tender

BFI Digitisation of Paper-Based Business Records

BFI

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13 Jul 2017 at 11:54

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13 Jul 2017 at 11:25

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13 Jul 2017 at 11:23

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13 Jul 2017 at 10:11

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process involves the British Film Institute (BFI) seeking contractors for the project titled "BFI Digitisation of Paper-Based Business Records." The tender is categorized under scanning services and is located at BFI's Conservation Centre in Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, HP4 3TP. This process is currently in the Tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 10th August 2017. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 23rd August 2017 and will last until 31st March 2018. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing a wide range of bidders to submit proposals.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in document management, scanning services, and archival work. Companies that are SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would find this project particularly suitable, as the BFI encourages participation from diverse suppliers. Engaging in this contract could foster business growth by providing critical experience in large-scale archival digitisation while supporting the cultural heritage of the UK.

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Notice Title

BFI Digitisation of Paper-Based Business Records

Notice Description

The BFI wishes to digitise circa 7360 folders of business records known as 'donor files' - a collection of paper-based documents dating from 1930s to the present day. These documents are retained in new A4 non-preservation standard card folders. Each folder is labelled with a unique barcode. The estimated number of sides for all 7360 files is 292,928. The files are currently stored in 185 bankers' boxes - in general office storage - at BFI's Conservation Centre in Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, HP4 3TP. The successful contractor will collect the records from BFI Conservation Centre, transport them to their facilities, scan each document containing images and/or text, return documents to their folders and transport the folders back to their storage room at BFI Conservation Centre. Additional information: To take part in this tender, please visit our website, at the address shown above, where you will need to register, if you haven't already, and express an interest in this opportunity to access the relevant documents. Please note expressions of interest will only be accepted via the portal. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0a7e4028-10b4-4792-8139-819d29e2adc2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1af2244f-903c-4ca0-9d26-4342e585ce73
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79999100 - Scanning services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jul 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Aug 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
22 Aug 2017 - 31 Mar 2018 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BFI
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BERKHAMSTED
Postcode
HP4 3TP
Post Town
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH27 South West Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Dacorum
Electoral Ward
Berkhamsted West
Westminster Constituency
Harpenden and Berkhamsted

Further Information

Notice Documents

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