Tender

Framework for the Digital Preservation Services for the University of Birmingham

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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Tender

14 Jun 2024 at 15:17

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham has initiated a tender process titled "Framework for the Digital Preservation Services for the University of Birmingham". The procurement entails acquiring a cloud-based platform for long-term preservation of digital assets such as theses, research data, and audio-visual documents. The system aims to integrate with existing systems and will include training sessions for relevant staff. This tender falls under the CPV Code 72317000 - Data storage services. The procurement method is a selective restricted procedure with a tender period ending on 15th July 2024. The contract is set to run from 1st November 2024 to 31st October 2028, providing opportunities for service providers interested in data storage solutions.

This tender by The University of Birmingham offers growth opportunities for service providers specializing in digital preservation and data storage services. Businesses proficient in providing scalable cloud-based platforms and digital asset management solutions would find this tender well-suited for their expertise. With a focus on preserving born-digital and digitised documents, this procurement signifies a need for technological innovation and data management capabilities. Interested SMEs can leverage this opportunity to showcase their capabilities in delivering tailored digital preservation services meeting the University's evolving needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework for the Digital Preservation Services for the University of Birmingham

Notice Description

The University of Birmingham has a requirement for procurement of a cloud-based platform for managing the long-term preservation of digital assets, examples of these digital assets include theses, research data, webpages, emails, audio-visual and text documents (amongst many others). The system will initially be used to preserve library service records, however, the system we procure must be scalable to preserve digital outputs generated across the university. A successful procurement will result in a digital preservation system that is integrated with SharePoint, Calm and library repository systems (ePrints and Pure). - System will preserve born digital and digitised documents created in non-digital form and subsequently converted to digital form. - Initial system specific training on the digital preservation system delivered by the vendor staff to all relevant library staff - Further system specific training on the digital preservation system in the event of additional features being released delivered by vendor staff to all relevant library staff - The technical solution will initially manage Library Services digital assets but will be scalable to facilitate the growth and expansion of the emerging and developing needs of the wider University. - It is anticipated that the university will not exceed 30Tb of storage during the period of the contract. Additional information: For full tender information and documents, please visit: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofbirmingham/aspx/Home

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8862810f-f039-4d88-b4de-0a86755acf50
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5988227b-1959-4e57-a991-e3a47ed01d76
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72317000 - Data storage services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jun 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2024 - 31 Oct 2028 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 2TT
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
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Further Information

Notice Documents

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