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Microfilming of local newspapers for Norfolk Libraries heritage collection S522820

NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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28 Oct 2025 at 11:44

Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement contract, awarded by Norfolk County Council, involved the microfilming of local newspapers for the Norfolk Libraries heritage collection under the title "Microfilming of local newspapers for Norfolk Libraries heritage collection S522820". This contract was part of the services industry and is located in the UKH15 region, Norfolk. The procurement process is in the award stage and was completed on 25th August 2025, with the contract active from 26th August 2025 until 30th April 2026. The procurement method was classified as below threshold with details unspecified, and the contract value was set at £35,000.00.

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Notice Title

Microfilming of local newspapers for Norfolk Libraries heritage collection S522820

Notice Description

Microfilming of local newspapers for Norfolk Libraries heritage collection S522820 PS35000.00

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d515
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068897-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services


CPV Codes

63121100 - Storage services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£35,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
25 Aug 2025 - 30 Apr 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
sourcingteam@norfolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR1 2DH
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Lakenham
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STOR-A-FILE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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