--- title: "7310 Heritage Information Access Strategy: National Security Copy for England" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-28d2992f-9fc9-4994-9015-188a5a5c4fd1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-28d2992f-9fc9-4994-9015-188a5a5c4fd1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-28d2992f-9fc9-4994-9015-188a5a5c4fd1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-28d2992f-9fc9-4994-9015-188a5a5c4fd1.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "HISTORIC ENGLAND" published: "2018-08-28" --- # 7310 Heritage Information Access Strategy: National Security Copy for England Buyer: HISTORIC ENGLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-28d2992f-9fc9-4994-9015-188a5a5c4fd1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-28d2992f-9fc9-4994-9015-188a5a5c4fd1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-28d2992f-9fc9-4994-9015-188a5a5c4fd1.json) ## Summary The procurement process is being conducted by Historic England for the project titled "7310 Heritage Information Access Strategy: National Security Copy for England." This initiative falls under the category of research and development services and related consultancy services, specifically aimed at improving public access to heritage information. The procurement is at the tender stage, with proposals due by 18th September 2018, and the contract expected to commence on 25th September 2018, lasting until 21st December 2018. This open procurement process has a contract value ranging from £10,000 to £12,000 and allows vendors from various delivery addresses, including the United Kingdom and overseas territories, to participate. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on consultancy services related to heritage information management and data security. Companies with expertise in safeguarding historical records, developing best practices, and providing training for local authorities would be particularly well-suited to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to engage, given the suitability criteria set by Historic England, enhancing the chances of innovative solutions being considered in the procurement process. ## Notice The Heritage Information Access Strategy (HIAS) is a programme of interlinked projects designed to simplify and improve public access to heritage information held or generated by Historic England (HE), by Local Authority Historic Environment Records (HERs) and by other bodies. This is a commitment made in the Culture White Paper (2016). Central to the Strategy is the role of Local Authority Historic Environment Records as the first point of call and primary trusted source of information about the historic environment. Transfer of the terrestrial part of the National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE), which is currently maintained by Historic England, to local HERs is proposed. The National Security Copy (NSC) is one strand that will help deliver the Strategy. Its goal is to ensure that a secure copy of the complete shared national heritage record exists to protect against data loss, whether as a result of a technical failure or the withdrawal of service. The NSC is to be held by Historic England and local HERs as a dispersed copy with each data owner responsible for ensuring security of their own data. This project will progress the National Security Copy by identifying what needs to done to implement the model for a dispersed copy. The project will have the following outputs: best practice development supported by guidance and training; a robust system for the monitoring of adherence; and a shared understanding of how and when the NSC can be accessed in the event of a HER service being withdrawn. Additional information: Suppliers interested in this opportunity should register at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/historic-england/aspx/Home in orderto express interest and download documentation. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ee0f565-b9aa-4a24-82a0-76cbd1e3e568 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Aug 2018 | | Submission deadline | 18 Sep 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 24 Sep 2018 - 21 Dec 2018 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £12,000 | | 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 | HISTORIC ENGLAND | | Locality | SWINDON | | Post town | Swindon | | Postcode | SN2 2EH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | | ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon | | Local authority | Swindon | | Electoral ward | Mannington and Western | | Westminster constituency | Swindon South | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 28 Aug 2018 at 12:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ee0f565-b9aa-4a24-82a0-76cbd1e3e568 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ee0f565-b9aa-4a24-82a0-76cbd1e3e568 28th August 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/historic-england/aspx/Home Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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