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title: "Digitisation of Local History and Library Collections"
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# Digitisation of Local History and Library Collections

Buyer: SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-004d54c1-ea15-45d5-9a61-ea5bf1a24b37

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## Summary

In this active procurement process, Sunderland City Council is seeking to appoint an external library provider for the "Digitisation of Local History and Library Collections" project. The tender falls under the services category, specifically focusing on library and archive services, and is classified under the CPV code 48160000. The tender period is set to close on 14 March 2022, with the contract scheduled to commence on 25 April 2022 and run until 24 April 2025. Interested parties should direct their attention to Sunderland, England, where the council is based, and ensure compliance with the open procedure procurement method.

This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses specialising in digital services, particularly those experienced in library management systems and the digitisation of archival collections. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the suitability criteria affirm their eligibility. Businesses that can deliver high-quality cataloguing and preservation services, while ensuring the collections meet professional library standards, would be well-suited to compete for this contract, which aims to enhance public access to local history resources.

## Notice

Sunderland City Council (SCC) wishes to appoint an external library provider to digitise the resources of the City's local history and library collections to ensure they are safeguarded and made as accessible as possible now and into the future. The collection of local and social history records owned by the Council chart the development and changing face of the City over hundreds of years. As part of the digitisation services, the appointed provider will be required to ensure the integrity and credibility of the library collections, which must be catalogued and retained to professional library standards. The collections must then be uploaded to the Council's Library Management System (LMS). Full details of the Council's requirements can be found within the ITT documentation, which can be accessed at: www.nepo.org

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35620e67-5fd6-422f-8393-2c8b4b273cd4 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 24 Apr 2022 - 24 Apr 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SUNDERLAND |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR1 3AD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Electoral ward | Millfield |
| Westminster constituency | Sunderland Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 48160000 - Library software package
- 92510000 - Library and archive services

## Release History

- 10 Feb 2022 at 14:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35620e67-5fd6-422f-8393-2c8b4b273cd4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35620e67-5fd6-422f-8393-2c8b4b273cd4
  10th February 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.sunderland.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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