Planning

Request for Information - Heritage Collections System

HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT

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Planning

11 Sep 2023 at 14:49

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Houses of Parliament is initiating a tender process for a contract titled "Request for Information - Heritage Collections System" in the Library, archives, museums, and other cultural services category. This procurement process is currently in the planning stage with an engagement end date set for October 2, 2023. The Houses of Parliament, located in London, England, are seeking potential suppliers to respond to the Request for Information to help define their requirements for a new contract to replace their existing Heritage collections system.

This tender opportunity presents a chance for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations to compete. Businesses offering hardware, software, support services, hosting options, and integration solutions are well-suited to participate. The Houses of Parliament have a 'cloud first' policy, indicating a preference for a hosted cloud software solution with a focus on resilience and user-friendliness. Suppliers who can meet these requirements and offer effective and user-friendly services have a valuable opportunity to contribute to this procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Request for Information - Heritage Collections System

Notice Description

The Houses of Parliament is looking to notify you of an upcoming procurement to award a new contract to replace its existing Heritage collections system. In doing so we are keen to understand where the market stands in relation to this service. The contract should include but is not limited to: * Hardware * Software * Support Services * Hosting options * Integration options (for example a website/discovery platform of a Digital Asset Management System. The Houses of Parliament have a 'cloud first' policy and are therefore likely looking to procure a hosted cloud software solution to replace the current Collection system. Parliament is looking for a resilient system and service that can handle both business and technical issues in an effective and user-friendly manner. We are inviting potential suppliers to respond to a Request for Information to help us define our requirements.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a514790e-d49d-4f78-8b42-06ae75297022
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d349e17e-c48b-4a23-88c1-7df5523b3903
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

92500000 - Library, archives, museums and other cultural services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Oct 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 0AA
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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