Award

Digital Preservation Service

COVENTRY UNIVERSITY

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08 Nov 2024 at 12:28

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Digital Preservation Service" was conducted by Coventry University to secure a service for the storage of its research data, ensuring long-term preservation and compliance with research funder requirements. This contract, classified under Software package and information systems, was awarded to Preservica Limited. The procurement process utilized a direct method under a single tender action (below threshold) and has reached the award stage as of 8 November 2024. The contract period spans from 1 August 2024 to 31 July 2027, and the total contract value is £72,606. The service will be delivered to Coventry, England (postal code CV15FB). Key dates included the end of the tender period on 31 July 2024, and the award on 16 October 2024.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for SMEs specialising in digital preservation and information systems. Businesses capable of offering robust and compliant storage solutions for research data are well-positioned to benefit from such contracts. The suitability criterion specified by Coventry University underlines an inclusive stance towards small and medium-sized enterprises, thus encouraging dynamic and innovative companies to leverage this opportunity to enhance their market presence and portfolio. The procurement method employed indicates that similar future tenders may also be approachable for smaller entities with specialised capabilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Digital Preservation Service

Notice Description

Storage of Coventry University research data, to ensure long-term preservation of research outputs and compliance with research funder requirements.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dd18623c-d65b-467e-99b7-5071bf6eb15b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9ab083c-beef-4f22-b931-e16049e75fc0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£72,606 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£72,606 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2024 - 31 Jul 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
COVENTRY UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 5FB
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PRESERVICA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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