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Microfiche Digitisation

ASTON UNIVERSITY

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20 Jun 2023 at 10:25

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Summary of the contracting process

Aston University has awarded a contract for the digitisation of historic microfiche records to Storetec Services Ltd. The procurement process, which was a selective call-off from the ESPO Document Management Solutions Framework, had a contract value of £50,000 GBP. The tender period ended on June 18, 2023, with the contract spanning from June 19, 2023, to October 31, 2023. The buying organisation, Aston University, located in Birmingham, England, sought document management services and identified SMEs and VCSEs as suitable bidders.

This tender presents a business growth opportunity for firms specializing in document management services, particularly those capable of fulfilling contracts in the Birmingham area. Companies experienced in selective procurement and framework agreements are well-suited to compete for similar opportunities in the future. The contract awarded to Storetec Services Ltd highlights the feasibility for smaller and socially focused enterprises to thrive in public procurement processes, showcasing a commitment to diverse supplier engagement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Microfiche Digitisation

Notice Description

Digitisation of historic microfiche records. Called off from the ESPO Document Management Solutions Framework.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5cfe9564-6e18-4ed5-8003-11438a7d7829
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1f872c4-4500-4cb3-b94d-2538d67bfcbd
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72512000 - Document management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jun 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jun 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jun 20232 years ago
Contract Period
18 Jun 2023 - 31 Oct 2023 1-6 months
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
ASTON UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 7ET
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Nechells
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STORETEC SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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