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Digital Preservation Tool

CABINET OFFICE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Cabinet Office has completed the procurement process for a "Digital Preservation Tool" to provide digital preservation services aiding in the archiving of high-value records and ensuring compliance with the Public Records Act. Classified under the CPV code 48000000 for Software package and information systems, the contract is valued at £533,298 and was procured through a selective process using a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement timeline included a tender period that ended on 10th June 2026, with the contract running from 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2028. The primary location for service delivery is in London, specifically Canary Wharf, E14 4PU.

This contract offers considerable business growth opportunities, especially for large-scale suppliers specialising in digital preservation and archiving solutions. Although the procurement wasn't deemed suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, it opened avenues for companies akin to Preservica International, the awarded supplier, to demonstrate their expertise in ensuring legislative compliance with the Public Records Act. Such tenders are ideally suited for businesses with the infrastructure to provide complex software systems and information management services, aligning with public sector requirements and operating within large framework agreements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Digital Preservation Tool

Notice Description

Provision of digital preservation services. Support for archiving high-value records and ensuring compliance with the Public Records Act.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-63ae6bda-2249-4ff2-a845-9c106124b5bb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/044bc641-59a0-457a-bb17-ed4a0a86afbe
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£533,298 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£533,298 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2028 2-3 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
CABINET OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PRESERVICA INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

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