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title: "ARFQ - A 'Scan on Demand' Document Image Processing Framework Agreement"
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# ARFQ - A 'Scan on Demand' Document Image Processing Framework Agreement

Buyer: SEFTON COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-24d5a419-1bc1-4450-b8dd-0365cd19896a

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## Summary

The Sefton Council has completed the procurement process for a framework agreement titled "ARFQ - A 'Scan on Demand' Document Image Processing Framework Agreement." This initiative falls under the document management services category and is located in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The tender, which had an estimated value of £120,000, was conducted through an open procurement method and concluded on 20 November 2017. The contract period commenced on 1 December 2017 and will run until 30 November 2018. Key contact for this procurement is Lynda Mitchell, who can be reached via email at lynda.mitchell@sefton.gov.uk.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in document management, digitisation, and associated services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, as the project emphasises a quality management system and aims to meet various statutory and regulatory requirements. Companies that have expertise in document scanning, indexing, and archival processes will find this framework agreement especially relevant to their service offerings.

## Notice

The Council is looking to award a single supplier Framework agreement with a document scanning bureau for a 'scan on demand' service including document collection , preparation, scanning, indexing, digitisation and destruction service, scanning paper to PDF. ISO 9000:2008 accredited quality manangement systems standards to ensure the Supplier meets the needs of the Council as a customer while meeting statutory and regulatory requirements related to the document image processing service.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/afd5b705-40ce-4d02-8269-fa215c71b086 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Nov 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Nov 2017 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2017 - 30 Nov 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | SEFTON COUNCIL |
| Locality | BOOTLE |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L20 3UU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD73 Sefton |
| Local authority | Sefton |
| Electoral ward | Linacre |
| Westminster constituency | Bootle |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COSMO GRAPHIS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72512000 - Document management services

## Release History

- 3 Jan 2018 at 09:06 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/afd5b705-40ce-4d02-8269-fa215c71b086
- 9 Nov 2017 at 13:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/afd5b705-40ce-4d02-8269-fa215c71b086

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/afd5b705-40ce-4d02-8269-fa215c71b086
  9th November 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=44633a03-52c5-e711-80e6-005056b64545
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## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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