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Digitisation of Local History and Library Collections

SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL

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13 Jul 2022 at 09:27

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Digitisation of Local History and Library Collections" was conducted by Sunderland City Council, located in Sunderland, England. This project falls under the archiving services industry category and involves the appointment of an external library provider to digitise local history and library collections, ensuring their accessibility and preservation. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on 14 March 2022. The awarded contract, valued at £650,000, has a defined contract period from 25 April 2022 to 24 April 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in archiving and digitisation services, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can provide innovative solutions for digital preservation. Companies that specialise in IT services for library digitisation or heritage preservation are particularly well-suited to compete for similar future contracts, making this an excellent avenue for growth in the sector.

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Notice Title

Digitisation of Local History and Library Collections

Notice Description

Sunderland City Council (SCC) has appointed an external library provider to digitise the resources of the City's local history and library collections to ensure they are safeguarded and made as accessible as possible now and into the future.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ff73fff-b363-44bd-873d-71c755cfbfe7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79995100 - Archiving services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£650,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£650,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Apr 20223 years ago
Contract Period
24 Apr 2022 - 24 Apr 2025 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
SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR1 3AD
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Millfield
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TOWNSWEB ARCHIVING

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