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4056/LN- Digital Preservation System - AWARD

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

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28 Aug 2024 at 13:31

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Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, led by the University of Sheffield, involves the procurement of a Digital Preservation System for long-term preservation of the university's digital assets. The contract has been awarded to Preservica Limited. This project falls under the 'Storage management software package’ industry category, with additional classifications in various software-related categories including library and educational packages. The procurement stage is complete, and the contract period is slated to commence on 1st September 2024, concluding on 31st August 2028. The project will be fulfilled in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of the United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, with a total contract value of £128,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in digital preservation systems, particularly those offering comprehensive digital curation lifecycle services. Companies providing software solutions that ensure the accessibility, integrity, authenticity, reliability, and usability of digital assets stand to benefit from this contract. SMEs are particularly encouraged to participate. With the project requiring innovative solutions to manage and preserve valuable digital information, it is an excellent opportunity for businesses looking to expand their portfolio in the educational and library sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

4056/LN- Digital Preservation System - AWARD

Notice Description

The University of Sheffield Library is looking to procure a Digital Preservation System to support the long term preservation of our digital assets. It seeks the procurement of a system that can provide a digital repository with in-built applications that perform a number of functions across the digital curation lifecycle such as ingest, storage, monitoring, preservation actions (including normalisation and migration)and access. The Library is committed to provide assurance that information of long-term value to the University will be managed in a way that ensures preservation of the following attributes: Accessibility - the ability to access the data over the period of time required Integrity - the data is complete and unaltered Authenticity - what the data purports to be Reliability - trusted contents which accurately reflects the output of a transaction Usability - can be located, retrieved, presented and interpreted Additional information regarding the requirements can be found after expressing interest in the opportunity and reviewing the ITT document. Deadline for Submissions: 22/03/2024 at 12pm Deadline for Clarifications: 15/03/2024 at 12pm

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99614ad9-372b-46ee-86ce-c2633d43692e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award 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

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48160000 - Library software package

48190000 - Educational software package

48422000 - Software package suites

48517000 - IT software package

48782000 - Storage management software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£130,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£128,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2028 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S10 2TN
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
Broomhill and Sharrow Vale
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PRESERVICA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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