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WP4019 Digital Preservation & Storage Service

Walsall Council

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26 Feb 2026 at 16:41

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process WP4019, for a Digital Preservation & Storage Service, was conducted by Walsall Metro Borough Council, focusing on the industry category of "Miscellaneous software package and computer systems". The procurement aimed to secure digital preservation software to maintain the long-term accessibility and integrity of digital content. The awarded contract, valued at £42,600, involves services within the West Midlands region. The procurement utilised the method "Other - Direct Award from a Framework". The tender period closed on 26th November 2024, followed by the contract start date on 20th December 2024, with an end date slated for 30th November 2027, indicating that the procurement is currently in the awards stage.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in software services and digital content management. It is suitable for SMEs, providing a chance to expand their footprint in public procurement by delivering digital archive management solutions that encompass public access platforms and back-office processes. With the award to Preservica Limited, a large-scale supplier, businesses with expertise in digital preservation and storage systems are well-positioned to compete in similar future opportunities within the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WP4019 Digital Preservation & Storage Service

Notice Description

Walsall Council requires digital preservation software to ensure the long-term accessibility and integrity of digital content and to ensure that valuable digital content is preserved for future use. The Digital Archive Management solution requires both a platform for public access and the back office processes that will give us the ability to manage the collection (Uploading different media and file formats, cataloguing, recording the metadata etc).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a652a5e5-8b57-4766-b968-65ee278df572
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5bf352e-e85a-4883-97ef-56499176c5cd
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Direct Award from a Framework
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48900000 - Miscellaneous software package and computer systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£42,600 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£42,600 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
20 Dec 2024 - 30 Nov 2027 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
Walsall Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WALSALL
Postcode
WS1 1TP
Postcode Area
Walsall
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG38 Walsall
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Walsall
Electoral Ward
St Matthew's
Westminster Constituency
Walsall and Bloxwich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Preservica Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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