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2023_Arts - British Council Collection Management System

BRITISH COUNCIL

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Award

19 Sep 2024 at 15:19

Tender

15 Nov 2023 at 09:16

Summary of the contracting process

The British Council, based in Manchester, UK, initiated a tender in November 2023 for the procurement of a Spectrum-compliant database collections management system for its Visual Arts team. This contract falls under the industry-specific software package category and spans a location within the UK. The goal is to manage over 9,000 works of modern and contemporary art within the British Council Collection. The procurement follows an open procedure, with the tender period closing on 15th December 2023 and the award period beginning on the same date. The anticipated contract value is £140,000, which includes a contract period lasting 1440 days, with an additional 2-year extension option available.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in industry-specific software solutions, especially those capable of providing comprehensive database management systems for large art collections. The open procurement method means various companies—including small and medium enterprises (SMEs)—can compete, with preference given to electronic and written submissions in English. Additionally, businesses experienced in handling extensive data migration and public catalogue website development would be well-suited to bid for this contract, fostering significant business growth and establishing long-term relations with a reputable public entity like the British Council.

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Notice Title

2023_Arts - British Council Collection Management System

Notice Description

British Council's Visual Arts team manages the British Council Collection of nearly 9,000 works of modern and contemporary art. The main objectives of this tender are to procure a Spectrum compliant database collections management system and option for a linked public catalogue website of artworks and publications owned by or on loan to the British Council, migrating all data from the current system. Examples of artwork data include: accession numbers, titles, artists, categories, descriptions, themes, media attachments, documents, condition notes, movements, packing information, copyright, acquisition, valuation, exhibition and loan records.

Lot Information

Lot 1

British Council's Visual Arts team manages the British Council Collection of nearly 9,000 works of modern and contemporary art. The main objectives of this tender are to procure a Spectrum compliant database collections management system and option for a linked public catalogue website of artworks and publications owned by or on loan to the British Council, migrating all data from the current system. Examples of artwork data include: accession numbers, titles, artists, categories, descriptions, themes, media attachments, documents, condition notes, movements, packing information, copyright, acquisition, valuation, exhibition and loan records.

Renewal: Additional 2 years extension possible.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0419db
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030056-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£140,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£140,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£89,012 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
4 Years

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRITISH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 6BB
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SKINSOFT

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