--- title: "MOD Service Records, Digitisation and Licensing - Expressions of Interest Stage" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-194b4f85-8595-4731-aa4c-458ccf70c920" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-194b4f85-8595-4731-aa4c-458ccf70c920" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-194b4f85-8595-4731-aa4c-458ccf70c920.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-194b4f85-8595-4731-aa4c-458ccf70c920.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES" published: "2021-11-12" --- # MOD Service Records, Digitisation and Licensing - Expressions of Interest Stage Buyer: THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-194b4f85-8595-4731-aa4c-458ccf70c920 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-194b4f85-8595-4731-aa4c-458ccf70c920) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-194b4f85-8595-4731-aa4c-458ccf70c920.json) ## Summary The National Archives in Richmond, England, is currently in the tender stage for the project titled "MOD Service Records, Digitisation and Licensing - Expressions of Interest Stage". This initiative seeks to digitise, transcribe, and publish the Ministry of Defence Service Records for specific collations. The tender, which follows an open procurement method, has a submission deadline of 15 December 2021. The awarded contract will span from 17 May 2022 to 16 May 2032, and the procurement falls under the IT services category, with a focus on consulting and software development. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in digitisation, data transcription, or online publishing services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find it particularly beneficial, as the project requires expertise in digital image capture and the creation of searchable online content. Companies with capabilities in licensing, as well as those involved in educational and cultural services, would be well-suited to compete for this contract, potentially leading to significant business growth through a long-term partnership with a prestigious government organisation. ## Notice The National Archives is seeking expressions of interest for the digitisation, licensing and publication of the MOD Service Records, collations 11005, 11009, 11010 and 11011. The project will be to digitise, transcribe and publish online the initial four collations of the MOD Service Records. The contract award will include a commercial licence to publish the images online, (and associated transcription data produced by the project) and to undertake all the required processes to complete this (including such activities as digital image capture and transcription of data, to allow for meaningful searches of the records' online publication), for which TNA will expect a commercial return. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea0c737f-f2a4-4c8b-81e6-c1c2167510ab | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Nov 2021 | | Submission deadline | 15 Dec 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 16 May 2022 - 16 May 2032 | | 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 - 98 - Other community, social and personal 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 - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 12 Nov 2021 at 14:16 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea0c737f-f2a4-4c8b-81e6-c1c2167510ab - 11 Nov 2021 at 15:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea0c737f-f2a4-4c8b-81e6-c1c2167510ab ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea0c737f-f2a4-4c8b-81e6-c1c2167510ab 12th November 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/efa56252-7d29-4c02-b2be-ebbfbea24e5e - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/afabdc45-ea69-443e-8ff6-4158c47ff10b - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8fe8a99a-9033-43c0-bb98-f1125dc71c48 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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