Tender

MOD Service Records, Digitisation and Licensing - Expressions of Interest Stage

THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES

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11 Nov 2021 at 15:57

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Summary of the contracting process

The National Archives in Richmond, England, is currently in the tender stage for the project titled "MOD Service Records, Digitisation and Licensing - Expressions of Interest Stage". This initiative seeks to digitise, transcribe, and publish the Ministry of Defence Service Records for specific collations. The tender, which follows an open procurement method, has a submission deadline of 15 December 2021. The awarded contract will span from 17 May 2022 to 16 May 2032, and the procurement falls under the IT services category, with a focus on consulting and software development.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in digitisation, data transcription, or online publishing services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find it particularly beneficial, as the project requires expertise in digital image capture and the creation of searchable online content. Companies with capabilities in licensing, as well as those involved in educational and cultural services, would be well-suited to compete for this contract, potentially leading to significant business growth through a long-term partnership with a prestigious government organisation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

MOD Service Records, Digitisation and Licensing - Expressions of Interest Stage

Notice Description

The National Archives is seeking expressions of interest for the digitisation, licensing and publication of the MOD Service Records, collations 11005, 11009, 11010 and 11011. The project will be to digitise, transcribe and publish online the initial four collations of the MOD Service Records. The contract award will include a commercial licence to publish the images online, (and associated transcription data produced by the project) and to undertake all the required processes to complete this (including such activities as digital image capture and transcription of data, to allow for meaningful searches of the records' online publication), for which TNA will expect a commercial return.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea0c737f-f2a4-4c8b-81e6-c1c2167510ab
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
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

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

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80000000 - Education and training services

92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 May 2022 - 16 May 2032 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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