Tender

Licensing - History of Science - Meteorology - Expressions of Interest

THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES

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30 Nov 2023 at 10:07

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Summary of the contracting process

The National Archives is seeking expressions of interest for a licensing opportunity in the field of 'History of Science - Meteorology'. The procurement process involves digitising and marketing a collection at nil cost to TNA, requiring a financial return. Interested parties need to submit their expressions of interest by 5pm on Monday 19 February 2024. The procurement falls under the main procurement category of services and is classified under IT services, business services, education and training services, and recreational, cultural, and sporting services.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in IT services, business consulting, education and training, and cultural or recreational services to compete for a contract with The National Archives. The suitability criteria indicate a preference for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations. The procurement method is an open procedure with a tender period ending on 19 February 2024, allowing eligible businesses to participate and contribute to the digitisation and marketing of the 'History of Science - Meteorology' collection.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Licensing - History of Science - Meteorology - Expressions of Interest

Notice Description

The National Archives (TNA) is seeking expressions of interest in digitising and marketing a collection on 'The History of Science - Meteorology'. The contract will be delivered at nil cost to TNA, and the successful bidder will be expected to deliver a financial return to TNA. The figures stated for 'Contract value' in this notice represent our estimate for the financial return to TNA over the contract period. Further detail on the proposed collection is available in the Word document (Licensing opportunity information sheet - History of Science - Meteorology), and a list of the proposed content is available in the Excel sheet (History of Science - Meteorology listing). Interested parties should complete the form (Expression of Interest response form History of Science - Meteorology) and submit it to procurement@nationalarchives.gov.uk by 5pm on Monday 19 February 2024. Any clarification questions should be sent to procurement@nationalarchives.gov.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1706ecbc-e859-412d-8213-b105ce8f5958
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c575ec2d-33ff-4c76-ac1a-e4a1cc7f517a
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

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

80 - Education and training services

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

80000000 - Education and training services

92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Nov 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2034 Over 5 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
THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
RICHMOND
Postcode
TW9 4DU
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Richmond upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Kew
Westminster Constituency
Richmond Park

Further Information

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