--- title: "2024_UK_227 - Cultural Preservation & Digital Innovation Pilot Research" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2b36481b-cdf8-4b22-9897-039efe27d75a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2b36481b-cdf8-4b22-9897-039efe27d75a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2b36481b-cdf8-4b22-9897-039efe27d75a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2b36481b-cdf8-4b22-9897-039efe27d75a.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BRITISH COUNCIL" published: "2024-02-21" --- # 2024_UK_227 - Cultural Preservation & Digital Innovation Pilot Research Buyer: BRITISH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2b36481b-cdf8-4b22-9897-039efe27d75a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2b36481b-cdf8-4b22-9897-039efe27d75a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2b36481b-cdf8-4b22-9897-039efe27d75a.json) ## Summary The British Council has initiated a tender titled "2024_UK_227 - Cultural Preservation & Digital Innovation Pilot Research" for the provision of desk research and data analysis to inform digitally focused programming for the Cultural Protection Fund in 2024. The procurement stage is currently active, with a tender period closing on February 23, 2024. The contract period is set to begin on March 18, 2024, and end on June 30, 2024. The procurement falls under the services category, with a focus on information systems, technology planning, research services, social research services, and natural resources management or conservation strategy planning. The buying organisation, British Council, with address in London, United Kingdom, is seeking suppliers to pilot a digital preservation initiative, offering opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs to get involved. This procurement opportunity by the British Council presents a chance for businesses to contribute to innovative projects in cultural preservation and digital innovation. Companies specialising in information systems, technology planning, research services, and social research services are well-suited to compete. The procurement method is an open procedure below threshold, with the tender requiring interested parties to register their company on the British Council's platform before expressing interest in the project. The location for the delivery of services is at the postal code E20 1JQ in the United Kingdom. ## Notice The objective of this desk research and data analysis is to provide insight that will inform digitally focused programming for the British Council's Cultural Protection Fund (CPF) in 2024. Building on seven successful years and PS50m of investment in cultural preservation and taking into account the critical challenge of developing new means to safeguard heritage in a digital era, in 2024 the British Council's CPF will be piloting a digital preservation initiative. The pilot initiative will support partners and projects in the Middle East, North and East Africa exploring novel applications of technology to preserve cultural heritage. This research will lay the foundations for the pilot. Additional information: If you are interested in expressing an interest and/or bidding for this project, please go to https://in-tendhost.co.uk/britishcouncil . You may then have to register your company before you can express an interest for this project and get access the documents. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71e81724-bbf3-4073-851a-de048cb08d41 | | 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 | 21 Feb 2024 | | Submission deadline | 23 Feb 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 18 Mar 2024 - 30 Jun 2024 | | 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 | BRITISH COUNCIL | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | East London | | Postcode | E20 1JQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI41 Hackney and Newham | | Local authority | Newham | | Electoral ward | Stratford Olympic Park | | Westminster constituency | Stratford and Bow | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 72222200 - Information systems or technology planning services - 73110000 - Research services - 79315000 - Social research services - 90712400 - Natural resources management or conservation strategy planning services ## Release History - 21 Feb 2024 at 08:49 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71e81724-bbf3-4073-851a-de048cb08d41 - 29 Jan 2024 at 18:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71e81724-bbf3-4073-851a-de048cb08d41 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71e81724-bbf3-4073-851a-de048cb08d41 21st February 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/britishcouncil/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/britishcouncil ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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