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title: "Licensing - History of Science - Meteorology - Expressions of Interest"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1706ecbc-e859-412d-8213-b105ce8f5958"
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buyer: "THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES"
published: "2023-11-30"
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# Licensing - History of Science - Meteorology - Expressions of Interest

Buyer: THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1706ecbc-e859-412d-8213-b105ce8f5958

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## Summary

The National Archives is seeking expressions of interest for a licensing opportunity in the field of 'History of Science - Meteorology'. The procurement process involves digitising and marketing a collection at nil cost to TNA, requiring a financial return. Interested parties need to submit their expressions of interest by 5pm on Monday 19 February 2024. The procurement falls under the main procurement category of services and is classified under IT services, business services, education and training services, and recreational, cultural, and sporting services.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in IT services, business consulting, education and training, and cultural or recreational services to compete for a contract with The National Archives. The suitability criteria indicate a preference for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations. The procurement method is an open procedure with a tender period ending on 19 February 2024, allowing eligible businesses to participate and contribute to the digitisation and marketing of the 'History of Science - Meteorology' collection.

## Notice

The National Archives (TNA) is seeking expressions of interest in digitising and marketing a collection on 'The History of Science - Meteorology'. The contract will be delivered at nil cost to TNA, and the successful bidder will be expected to deliver a financial return to TNA. The figures stated for 'Contract value' in this notice represent our estimate for the financial return to TNA over the contract period. Further detail on the proposed collection is available in the Word document (Licensing opportunity information sheet - History of Science - Meteorology), and a list of the proposed content is available in the Excel sheet (History of Science - Meteorology listing). Interested parties should complete the form (Expression of Interest response form History of Science - Meteorology) and submit it to procurement@nationalarchives.gov.uk by 5pm on Monday 19 February 2024. Any clarification questions should be sent to procurement@nationalarchives.gov.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c575ec2d-33ff-4c76-ac1a-e4a1cc7f517a |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Nov 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2034 |
| 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 | THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES |
| Locality | RICHMOND |
| Post town | Twickenham |
| Postcode | TW9 4DU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West |
| ITL 3 | TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames |
| Local authority | Richmond upon Thames |
| Electoral ward | Kew |
| Westminster constituency | Richmond Park |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 80 - Education and training services
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

## Release History

- 30 Nov 2023 at 10:55 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c575ec2d-33ff-4c76-ac1a-e4a1cc7f517a
- 30 Nov 2023 at 10:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c575ec2d-33ff-4c76-ac1a-e4a1cc7f517a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c575ec2d-33ff-4c76-ac1a-e4a1cc7f517a
  30th November 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/76280925-c408-4629-be33-825868247f58
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cbe759a6-4a93-44b8-92e1-825489c51b54
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6a456463-e18a-41cd-9a71-bfd0b2a4415a

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