Tender

Project_19320 Digitisation of Archives & Local Media Studies

WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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Tender

21 Oct 2021 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

West Dunbartonshire Council is conducting an open tender process for "Project_19320 Digitisation of Archives & Local Media Studies". This procurement initiative falls under the services category, specifically focusing on recreation, culture, and religion, and is set in Dumbarton, UK. The tender period concludes on 5th November 2021, with bid openings scheduled for 8th November 2021. Interested parties can access submissions electronically via the designated portal. The winning contractor will be required to digitise archive and local studies materials with no upfront cost, earning the Council royalties based on public access fees.

This contract presents an excellent growth opportunity for businesses specialising in archival digitisation and related services. Companies that possess ICON Conservator status and can demonstrate substantial financial standing are encouraged to compete. Those capable of meeting the selection criteria, which includes demonstrating financial viability based on provided ratio metrics, will be well-positioned to secure this revenue-generating contract. Additionally, businesses with experience in collaborative projects with local authorities may find this opportunity particularly advantageous.

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Notice Title

Project_19320 Digitisation of Archives & Local Media Studies

Notice Description

West Dunbartonshire Council (the Council) has a requirement to enter a Contract with a commercial subscription-based archive website for the Digitisation of Archives and Local Studies Materials. In return for digitising items from the Council's archive and local studies collection at no charge, and providing free access to this content via WDC network PCs, the third-party would charge a fee for access to the general public. The Council would also receive royalties, based on records accessed. Royalties would form the basis of a commercial evaluation in the tender process

Lot Information

Lot 1

West Dunbartonshire Council (the Council) has a requirement to enter a Contract with a commercial subscription-based archive website for the Digitisation of Archives and Local Studies Materials. In return for digitising items from the Council's archive and local studies collection at no charge, and providing free access to this content via WDC network PCs, the third-party would charge a fee for access to the general public. The Council would also receive royalties, based on records accessed. Royalties would form the basis of a commercial evaluation in the tender process.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000670590
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT430989
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

45212331 - Multimedia library construction work

72212160 - Library software development services

92500000 - Library, archives, museums and other cultural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Daniel Cullen
Contact Email
daniel.cullen@west-dunbarton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1389737000

Buyer Location

Locality
DUMBARTON
Postcode
G82 1QL
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM31 East Dunbartonshire and West Dunbartonshire
Delivery Location
TLM81 East Dunbartonshire, West Dunbartonshire, and Helensburgh and Lomond

Local Authority
West Dunbartonshire
Electoral Ward
Dumbarton
Westminster Constituency
West Dunbartonshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT430989
    Project_19320 Digitisation of Archives & Local Media Studies - West Dunbartonshire Council (the Council) has a requirement to enter a Contract with a commercial subscription-based archive website for the Digitisation of Archives and Local Studies Materials. In return for digitising items from the Council's archive and local studies collection at no charge, and providing free access to this content via WDC network PCs, the third-party would charge a fee for access to the general public. The Council would also receive royalties, based on records accessed. Royalties would form the basis of a commercial evaluation in the tender process

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