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title: "Library Digitisation Award"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-077bd085-55a2-474a-8ede-c2a39728b987"
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buyer: "BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY"
published: "2018-07-05"
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# Library Digitisation Award

Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-077bd085-55a2-474a-8ede-c2a39728b987

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## Summary

Birmingham City University is seeking to award a contract titled "Library Digitisation Award," aimed at providing a digitisation service for its University Library, which will integrate with existing legacy systems. This procurement falls under the software and information systems industry category and has a value of £57,000. The tender process, classified as limited and executed through a competitive quotation method, was concluded on 21 February 2018, with the contract period set from 1 March 2018 to 28 February 2022. The contract was awarded to Arkivum Limited as of 29 March 2018.

This opportunity is particularly suitable for large enterprises specialising in software solutions and digital services, as it indicates a focus on robust and scalable systems for library management. Companies with experience in digitisation projects or integration with legacy systems could leverage this contract to expand their business offerings, especially those aiming to establish or strengthen partnerships with educational institutions. The successful incorporation of digital solutions in such projects can pave the way for further engagements in similar sectors.

## Notice

Award of a contract for the digitisation service for the University Library that integrates with existing legacy systems.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6f078d7-3be8-4a45-91e5-f1983be921ba |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jul 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Feb 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Mar 2018 |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2018 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £57,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £57,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B42 2SU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Perry Barr |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Perry Barr |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ARKIVUM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 5 Jul 2018 at 07:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6f078d7-3be8-4a45-91e5-f1983be921ba

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6f078d7-3be8-4a45-91e5-f1983be921ba
  5th July 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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