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Digital Archive Repository

The City of Edinburgh Council

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27 Mar 2026 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The City of Edinburgh Council has completed the procurement process for a "Digital Archive Repository," awarded through the Crown Commercial Services G-Cloud 14 Framework. This contract falls under the industry category of General Public Services and pertains to digital services, specifically involving the classification code 72000000. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the process is currently in the award stage, with the contract actively signed on 25 March 2026. The procurement is located in Edinburgh (UKM75), with the City of Edinburgh Council acting as the buyer. Preservica has been selected as the supplier, with the award value set at £196,360 GBP.

This tender offers significant growth potential for businesses specialising in digital services and archive solutions. The open procedure adheres to the CCS G-Cloud framework, allowing small and medium enterprises (SMEs) an equitable opportunity to compete and showcase innovative digital solutions that cater to public service needs. Preservica, a SME, has successfully secured the contract, indicating favourable conditions for similar-sized businesses to tap into government contracts. Firms with expertise in digital repositories and services should consider engaging with such frameworks to leverage new business opportunities and expand their market presence in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Digital Archive Repository

Notice Description

Award of contract on Crown Commercial Services G-Cloud 14 Framework for a Digital Archive Repository.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Award of contract on Crown Commercial Services G-Cloud 14 Framework for a Digital Archive Repository.. Please refer to: https://www.crowncommercial.gov.uk/agreements/RM1557.14

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000826332
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552719
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£196,360 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The City of Edinburgh Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH8 8BG
Postcode Area
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

Preservica Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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