This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

22 Jun 2026 at 14:52

TenderAmendment

07 Mar 2024 at 15:33

Tender

14 Dec 2023 at 15:47

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Croydon has completed a public procurement process for digital archival preservation and access services. This contract, titled "Digital Archival Preservation and Access Services," falls under the IT services industry category and covers consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, specifically targeting below threshold projects. The contract, valued at GBP 99,900, spans five years from 29th April 2024 to 29th April 2029, and encompasses services to be delivered in London, United Kingdom. The award was officially published on 22nd June 2026, following its initiation on 14th December 2023, with Arkivum Limited being the awarded supplier.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those focusing on digital preservation and access systems. Given the open procurement method, it was accessible to a wide range of suppliers, making it particularly advantageous for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies seeking to expand their portfolio in public sector contracts with an emphasis on digital infrastructure will find such contracts promising for growth and engagement within the public sector services landscape.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Digital Archival Preservation and Access Services

Notice Description

The Council invites quotations from digital archival preservation service providers for the provision of a digital archival preservation and access system in accordance with the conditions outlined in the requirements and associated RFQ documents. Contract: 5 years effective 29th of March 2024. To take part in this opportunity please register by clicking on the link below and follow the on-screen instructions: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/croydontenders/aspx/Home Additional information: Croydon Council have implemented a new e-procurement system called the Croydon In-Tend e-Procurement Portal which suppliers can access for this and other Croydon's procurement opportunities. To register, click on the link below and follow the on-screen instructions: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/croydontenders/aspx/Home Welcome to the London Borough of Croydon electronic tendering process From this website you can * View a list of tenders/contracts/quotations. * View information on contracts that have already been awarded. * Express interest in a particular tender or quotation. * Receive tender and/or quotation documentation. * Safely return your tender or quotation documents. * Send and receive correspondence. How do I get started? * To browse the list of tenders and quotations select the Tenders option. If you are interested in any of those listed, click the View Details button for further information and to express your interest. * To gain full access to this website you must register your company/organisation using the Register option. * When your registration has been accepted, you will receive an email containing your Login Information. * Once you have received your Login Information, or if you are already a registered user, select the Login option. For more information on using the website select the Help option. London Borough of Croydon procurement policies and initiatives. * For further information on London Borough of Croydon procurement policies and initiatives please click on the following link. https://www.croydon.gov.uk/business-licences-and-tenders/procurement-tenders-and-contracts

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5c4ee9d0-4c58-4400-84c1-c80f7e6e1e45
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36caefa5-d709-425c-aa79-34d208e163dd
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£99,900 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£99,900 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jun 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
8 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Apr 20242 years ago
Contract Period
29 Apr 2024 - 29 Apr 2029 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CROYDON COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

LONDON BOROUGH OF CROYDON

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
CROYDON
Postcode
CR0 1EA
Post Town
Croydon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI62 Croydon
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Croydon
Electoral Ward
Fairfield
Westminster Constituency
Croydon West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARKIVUM

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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