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ARCHIVES MOVE PROGRAMME - Digitisation of Photographic Content RFI

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

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27 Jul 2021 at 22:45

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is initiating a tender process for the "Archives Move Programme - Digitisation of Photographic Content" project. This procurement, classified under the services category, specifically focuses on motion picture and video services. The BBC plans to relocate their primary archive collections in 2024, with key elements including the digitisation of approximately 1.36 million photographic items selected from a total of 6 million. The project is currently in the planning stage, and interested parties can register their interest via the BBC's Jaggaer e-Tendering portal, where expressions of interest are being accepted. The future notice was posted on 27th July 2021 and the procurement will adhere to UK legal frameworks with payment terms in sterling.

This tender presents substantial business opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in digitisation, archiving, and preservation services. Businesses with expertise in handling diverse photographic formats and experience in providing motion picture and video services will find this procurement highly relevant. This initiative not only aims to preserve a significant cultural asset but also offers potential for service providers to engage with a major public body, enhancing visibility and credibility in the sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ARCHIVES MOVE PROGRAMME - Digitisation of Photographic Content RFI

Notice Description

The BBC is working on plans to relocate their primary archive collections in 2024. The photography collection includes a wide variety of formats and content. Of the 6 million items in the collection we have selected approximately 1.36million items that are candidates for digitisation. These digital assets will be used for access, preservation and commercial purposes. The assets are currently stored well but the condition and the data is of variable quality and in a wide variety of formats.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The BBC is working on plans to relocate their primary archive collections in 2024. The photography collection includes a wide variety of formats and content. Of the 6 million items in the collection we have selected approximately 1.36million items that are candidates for digitisation. These digital assets will be used for access, preservation and commercial purposes. The assets are currently stored well but the condition and the data is of variable quality and in a wide variety of formats. Additional information: Responding to this RFI is not a prerequisite for participation in a subsequent procurement, nor does it give any advantage in that procurement.For the avoidance of doubt, any information provided to the BBC in response to this RFI will be treated as confidential and non-binding. No contract will be awarded as a consequence of this RFI process

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02cd45
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017879-2021
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

92100000 - Motion picture and video services

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
27 Jul 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
27 Jul 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
W1A 1AA
Postcode Area
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
West End
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

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