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title: "GB-Taunton: Archive Collection Solution -"
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buyer: "UK HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE"
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# GB-Taunton: Archive Collection Solution -

Buyer: UK HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1502aba9-8278-4cd5-bad3-74bc62955d7e

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## Summary

The UK Hydrographic Office is seeking tenders for the "Archive Collection Solution" project, classified under industry-specific software packages. This procurement process, currently in the Tender stage, aims to establish a cloud-based collections management solution, enhancing control and public access to the UK's hydrographic collections. The tender was published on 23rd April 2021 and has a submission deadline of 27th May 2021. The contract is scheduled to commence on 21st June 2021 and will last for a duration of five years, with a total estimated value ranging between £50,000 and £100,000.

This opportunity is particularly suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that provide software services, especially those specialising in cloud-based management solutions. Businesses that excel in archival best practices and have experience in developing software tailored for collection management will find this tender ideal for expansion. Given the growing need for improved public access to archival resources, successful bidders could play a pivotal role in enhancing service delivery and operational efficiency within the public sector.

## Notice

The UKHO Archive is seeking to procure a cloud-based collections management solution / service to improve intellectual control over the collections, manage the collections in line with archival best practice standards and to improve and promote public access to the collections. The contract is expected to be for a period of 5 years. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2028a92c-8c28-4487-9215-9c843e46f08a |
| 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 | 23 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 27 May 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 20 Jun 2021 - 20 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| 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 | UK HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE |
| Locality | TAUNTON |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA1 2DN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Taunton East |
| Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48100000 - Industry specific software package

## Release History

- 23 Apr 2021 at 11:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2028a92c-8c28-4487-9215-9c843e46f08a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2028a92c-8c28-4487-9215-9c843e46f08a
  23rd April 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Taunton:-Archive-Collection-Solution--/M49JW59K22
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