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Archive Digitisation and Digital Access Concession

THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The City of Edinburgh Council recently completed a tender process for the "Archive Digitisation and Digital Access Concession." This procurement falls under the services category and is associated with general public services. The primary objective is to digitise and enhance online access to various record sets from the Council's archival collections. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, and the contract has a total value of £100,000, signed on 6 April 2021. The procurement location is Edinburgh, UK, and the process has now transitioned to the award stage.

This contract provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in digitisation services, data management, and online access solutions. Companies well-equipped to handle large data sets and software development for digital platforms will find this particularly relevant. Additionally, businesses that can establish a web-based service for chargeable access to archival resources, in line with community benefits, will be in a strong position to compete for similar future tenders. With the growing emphasis on digital transformation, firms in technology and archival services are encouraged to engage with such opportunities for growth.

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Notice Title

Archive Digitisation and Digital Access Concession

Notice Description

The City of Edinburgh Council requires to digitise and provide online access to a number of its record sets from the Council's archive collections using a digital access concession model.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The City of Edinburgh Council requires to digitise and provide online access to a number of its record sets from the Council's archive collections using a digital access concession model, where online access is made available via a chargeable web based service hosted by an external service provider who can create, provide, and maintain an online mechanism for chargeable access to archival sources which are name rich in content. This will provide greater access for service users and to meet with rising expectations of finding such information online. The Council will receive routine royalties through this concession model.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000606402
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT429920
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

92500000 - Library, archives, museums and other cultural services

92510000 - Library and archive services

92512000 - Archive services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jan 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Apr 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Darren Moir
Contact Email
ben.fulton@edinburgh.gov.uk, darren.moir@edinburgh.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1315293079, +44 1315296432

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH8 8BG
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ANCESTRY GLOBAL HOLDINGS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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