Tender

Contract for the provision of a Collections Management System for Archives

NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

28 Nov 2025 at 11:37

Tender

25 Sep 2025 at 10:17

Summary of the contracting process

Northumberland County Council initiated a tender process to procure a Collections Management System for their Archives, aimed at enhancing their archival management and public accessibility. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on software package and information systems, as well as library, archives, museums, and other cultural services. The process was conducted as an open competition falling below the threshold. Key dates included the tender period ending on 24th October 2025 and enquiries closing on 15th October 2025. Though the tender was initially active, the contract process was completed and subsequently cancelled on 28th November 2025 due to a decision to go back to the market with a revised specification.

This procurement presents substantial business opportunities, particularly for software providers with expertise in archival and information systems who can deliver comprehensive management solutions. The contract, initially valued at up to £120,000, offered both back-end management capabilities for staff and front-end tools for public access, highlighting the potential for technology firms to expand their portfolio in public sector solutions. Ideal candidates would be businesses experienced in delivering quality IT services and systems within public sector frameworks, as significant attention was given to quality criteria in the tender evaluation process.

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Notice Title

Contract for the provision of a Collections Management System for Archives

Notice Description

Northumberland Archives is the county's archive service, responsible for collecting records relating to the history of Northumberland, its communities and people. We acquire a wide range of archives from both official and private sources relating to almost all aspects of the history of Northumberland, which are made available to the public in our Study Centres. The Archives manages the descriptive catalogue of its holdings through a Collection Management System (CMS), providing both back-end management for staff, and front-end access for the public. Almost the entirety of our holdings (6 miles worth or records stored in over 30,000 boxes) are recorded in our CMS and the front-end catalogue allows our customers to search or browse archival descriptions in order to request material to view in our Study Centres.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a1cb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078017-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

92500000 - Library, archives, museums and other cultural services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ccps@northumberland.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MORPETH
Postcode
NE61 2EF
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC42 Northumberland
Delivery Location
TLC2 Northumberland, and Tyne and Wear

Local Authority
Northumberland
Electoral Ward
Morpeth Kirkhill
Westminster Constituency
North Northumberland

Further Information

Notice Documents

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