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Digital Preservation Software as a Service Solution

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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01 Dec 2025 at 10:45

Summary of the contracting process

The awarding authority, Suffolk County Council, has completed the procurement process for the "Digital Preservation Software as a Service Solution," under the IT services category, focused on consulting, software development, Internet, and support. This procurement falls under a call-off contract from the G-Cloud 14 Framework Agreement (RM1557.14), and the selected supplier is Preservica Ltd, a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME). The project is located in the East of England and was formally awarded on 24th November 2025, with the contract period commencing on 1st December 2025 and concluding on 30th November 2029. This selective procurement was conducted via a call-off from an existing framework agreement to ensure a streamlined and efficient procurement process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in digital preservation solutions, especially those eligible under existing public sector framework agreements. The procurement of a service from an SME like Preservica Ltd underscores the chances for similarly situated businesses to engage in public sector contracts, focusing on innovative IT services like software development and consulting. Companies that can offer scalable and cost-effective digital solutions, particularly those with expertise in long-term data preservation, will find this sector promising for business growth.

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Notice Title

Digital Preservation Software as a Service Solution

Notice Description

Previously awarded. Published here for transparency purposes. Awarded Call-Off Contract for the G-Cloud 14 Framework Agreement (RM1557.14). Preservica Active Digital Preservation Software as a Service Solution for Suffolk Archives

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ef8b8a7f-10fb-4eb9-b5b2-8bba7b675a8d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c27247f1-deeb-4868-8471-aa77bb474921
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£113,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£113,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2029 4-5 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
SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
IPSWICH
Postcode
IP1 2BX
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH62 Ipswich
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PRESERVICA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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