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08 Jul 2026 at 13:49

Summary of the contracting process

Cambridgeshire County Council has completed the procurement process for a "Digital Preservation System" under the industry category of software packages and information systems. The procurement, conducted through a direct award method, was finalised with the award to Preservica Ltd, a large-scale supplier, on 31st March 2026. The system will align with the Open Archival Information System standard and involves functions such as Ingest, Archival Storage, Data Management, and others. The contract, valued at £32,499, will commence on 1st April 2026 and continue until 31st March 2029, with the service delivered in the United Kingdom, specifically England.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies experienced in digital preservation systems and IT services. Businesses that specialise in software development and support can benefit from similar projects in the future, especially SMEs, as indicated by the procurement's suitability criteria. This highlights an advantageous scene for small to medium enterprises aiming to break into or expand within public sector contracts in the digital infrastructure realm. Such engagements can help firms build a substantial portfolio within the IT services category, particularly amidst the evolving digital needs of governmental entities.

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Notice Title

Digital Preservation System

Notice Description

Digital Preservation system conforms to the Open Archival Information System standard: (OAIS) reference architecture (ISO14721:2012): Has the following functions: Ingest, Archival Storage, Data Management, Administration, Access, Preservation Planning and Preservation Action. Content Upload

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-93dd7a2d-32b8-43fa-9ee4-6bacb396e0d4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/210c88eb-37db-4c7c-871d-7df207dc9303
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£32,499 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20263 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 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
CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HUNTINGDON
Postcode
PE28 4YE
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Huntingdonshire
Electoral Ward
The Stukeleys
Westminster Constituency
Huntingdon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PRESERVICA

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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