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Digital Preservation and Storage Service

DORSET COUNCIL

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Award

23 Jun 2022 at 16:00

TenderUpdate

07 Apr 2022 at 13:35

Tender

04 Apr 2022 at 13:20

Summary of the contracting process

Dorset Council is at the helm of the procurement process for a Digital Preservation and Storage Service aimed at enhancing the archiving capabilities of the Council. The project is categorised under IT services with a primary focus on consulting and software development, set in the UK, specifically Dorchester, with the tender currently at the award stage. Notably, the contract was signed on 24 May 2022, with provisions for an extended term of two years possible after the initial period of three years. The open procurement method encourages broad participation, fostering competitive tenders.

This tender presents excellent opportunities for businesses specialising in digital preservation solutions, software development, or IT consultancy. Companies equipped to support multi-user systems with robust digital archiving capabilities, particularly those experienced in collaborating with local government entities, would find this contract well-suited to their offerings. The potential for long-term engagement, owing to the option for contract renewal, can be particularly advantageous for SMEs looking to expand their footprint in public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

Digital Preservation and Storage Service

Notice Description

The delivery of a digital preservation and storage service for Council archives. Dorset Council's Dorset History Centre is dedicated to collecting and preserving the rich heritage of Dorset and looks after council records as well as personal collections for Dorset Council, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council. Dorset Council is acting as the lead procurer of the service on behalf of a consortium of other local authorities. The list of current partners is: Dorset History Centre West Sussex Record Office Wiltshire & Swindon History Centre Oxfordshire History Centre Staffordshire Archives Berkshire Record Office Kent Archives Birmingham Archives Portsmouth City Council

Lot Information

Lot 1

Dorset Council is seeking a provider to deliver a digital preservation and storage service for its archives. The Council's Dorset History Centre is dedicated to collecting and preserving the rich heritage of Dorset and looks after council records as well as personal collections for Dorset Council, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council. The Council is acting as the lead procurer of the service on behalf of a consortium of other local authorities. The list of current partners is: Dorset History Centre West Sussex Record Office Wiltshire & Swindon History Centre Oxfordshire History Centre Staffordshire Archives Berkshire Record Office Kent Archives Birmingham Archives Portsmouth City Council

Options: At the end of the initial contract period, there is an option to extend the contract for a further two-year term.

Renewal: At the end of the initial 3 year period there will be an option to extend for a further 24 month period, (subject to satisfactory performance and agreement from both parties), making a potential 5 year contract in total.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0329b4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017242-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£359,525 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 May 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 May 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DORSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mrs Angela Pavey
Contact Email
angela.pavey@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1305221280

Buyer Location

Locality
DORCHESTER
Postcode
DT1 1XJ
Post Town
Dorchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK64 Dorset
Delivery Location
TLK2 Dorset and Somerset

Local Authority
Dorset
Electoral Ward
Dorchester West
Westminster Constituency
West Dorset

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PRESERVICA

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