Tender

NTS Archives Review Programme - Consultant Support

NATIONAL TRUST FOR SCOTLAND

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15 Jun 2022 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The National Trust for Scotland is initiating a public procurement process for the "NTS Archives Review Programme - Consultant Support" project, aimed at securing an archives consultant for a three-year strategic management overhaul of their paper and digital corporate archives. This tender is currently in the active stage, with the deadline for submissions set for 30th June 2022, at 12:00 PM. Bids will be opened on the same day at 1:00 PM in Edinburgh, UK. The procurement is classified under the services category and follows an open procedure.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for consultancy firms specialising in archival management and digital preservation strategies. Businesses that have expertise in archival processes, digital systems integration, and strategic planning would be well-suited to compete in this tender. By engaging with the National Trust for Scotland, successful bidders will not only expand their portfolio but also contribute to the preservation and strategic development of a significant cultural heritage institution, enhancing their reputation in the sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NTS Archives Review Programme - Consultant Support

Notice Description

The Trust seeks to commission an archives consultant to work with staff over the next three years on an ambitious programme of interrelated projects to review and create a long-term strategy for the management of the paper and digital corporate archives. The consultant(s) are expected to support the Trust through five separate work that will take place, in some cases concurrently, over a three-year programme between 2022 and 2025:

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Trust seeks to commission an archives consultant to work with NTS staff over the next three years on an ambitious programme of interrelated projects to review and create a long-term strategy for the management of the paper and digital corporate archives at the Trust. The consultant(s) are expected to support the Trust through five separate work that will take place, in some cases concurrently, over a three-year programme between 2022 and 2025: The five work strands are: 1. Provide expert archivist support to NTS during storage Options Appraisal process 2. Work with NTS staff and key stakeholders to develop a strategy for the long-term management of Archives at NTS 3. Support to the project team to develop and run a review of the physical corporate archives across NTS in preparation for the re-location of the archive 4. Archive catalogue systems review - review of use of Axiell Collections. Portfolio DAMs an CIIM middleware against the emerging Strategy and Digital preservation solution to ensure NTS is managing archives information for optimum efficiency, access and security 5. Lead on the development of a Digital Preservation Strategy and support procurement and implementation of a Digital Preservation System, policies and procedures - to link with strand 2. Development of NTS Archives Strategy

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000697050
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN451287
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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

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
15 Jun 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
18 Jul 2022 - 28 Feb 2025 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL TRUST FOR SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Colin Heppenstall
Contact Email
procurement@nts.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH11 4DF
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
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Sighthill/Gorgie
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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