Tender

2024_UK_227 - Cultural Preservation & Digital Innovation Pilot Research

BRITISH COUNCIL

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21 Feb 2024 at 08:49

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29 Jan 2024 at 18:02

Summary of the contracting process

The British Council has initiated a tender titled "2024_UK_227 - Cultural Preservation & Digital Innovation Pilot Research" for the provision of desk research and data analysis to inform digitally focused programming for the Cultural Protection Fund in 2024. The procurement stage is currently active, with a tender period closing on February 23, 2024. The contract period is set to begin on March 18, 2024, and end on June 30, 2024. The procurement falls under the services category, with a focus on information systems, technology planning, research services, social research services, and natural resources management or conservation strategy planning. The buying organisation, British Council, with address in London, United Kingdom, is seeking suppliers to pilot a digital preservation initiative, offering opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs to get involved.

This procurement opportunity by the British Council presents a chance for businesses to contribute to innovative projects in cultural preservation and digital innovation. Companies specialising in information systems, technology planning, research services, and social research services are well-suited to compete. The procurement method is an open procedure below threshold, with the tender requiring interested parties to register their company on the British Council's platform before expressing interest in the project. The location for the delivery of services is at the postal code E20 1JQ in the United Kingdom.

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Notice Title

2024_UK_227 - Cultural Preservation & Digital Innovation Pilot Research

Notice Description

The objective of this desk research and data analysis is to provide insight that will inform digitally focused programming for the British Council's Cultural Protection Fund (CPF) in 2024. Building on seven successful years and PS50m of investment in cultural preservation and taking into account the critical challenge of developing new means to safeguard heritage in a digital era, in 2024 the British Council's CPF will be piloting a digital preservation initiative. The pilot initiative will support partners and projects in the Middle East, North and East Africa exploring novel applications of technology to preserve cultural heritage. This research will lay the foundations for the pilot. Additional information: If you are interested in expressing an interest and/or bidding for this project, please go to https://in-tendhost.co.uk/britishcouncil . You may then have to register your company before you can express an interest for this project and get access the documents. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2b36481b-cdf8-4b22-9897-039efe27d75a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71e81724-bbf3-4073-851a-de048cb08d41
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

72222200 - Information systems or technology planning services

73110000 - Research services

79315000 - Social research services

90712400 - Natural resources management or conservation strategy planning services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Feb 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
18 Mar 2024 - 30 Jun 2024 1-6 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
BRITISH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E20 1JQ
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Further Information

Notice Documents

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