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title: "Digital Preservation Tender"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF WESTMINSTER"
published: "2020-02-04"
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# Digital Preservation Tender

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF WESTMINSTER  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-38cbf3b7-38bc-41a9-9a2f-7dc42392139e

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## Summary

The University of Westminster is currently seeking proposals for its Digital Preservation Tender, aimed at delivering a fully managed, web-based digital preservation service. This tender is classified under the services category, specifically in the imaging and archiving sector. The tender is set to conclude on 28th February 2020, with the subsequent contract period commencing on 1st August 2020 and running until 31st July 2023. The delivery of services is required in London, United Kingdom, and the procurement method employed is a single tender action, which is below the threshold for competitive tendering.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in archiving, digital services, and managed hosting solutions to expand their offerings. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to apply. By aligning their expertise with the University’s Digital Preservation Policy, suitable vendors can foster long-term partnerships and contribute to the university's goal of maintaining and managing digital archives effectively.

## Notice

The scope of services is to deliver a fully managed, web-based, hosted digital preservation service, to enable the University to implement its Digital Preservation Policy For more information about this tender please see the following link https://www.westminster.ac.uk/business-services/becoming-a-supplier

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a1d1a31-85ae-4db8-b006-31e7d3799d2f |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Feb 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Feb 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2020 - 31 Jul 2023 |
| 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 UNIVERSITY OF WESTMINSTER |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | West London |
| Postcode | W1W 6XH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | West End |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 48329000 - Imaging and archiving system
- 79995100 - Archiving services
- 92512000 - Archive services

## Release History

- 4 Feb 2020 at 15:28 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a1d1a31-85ae-4db8-b006-31e7d3799d2f
- 4 Feb 2020 at 15:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a1d1a31-85ae-4db8-b006-31e7d3799d2f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a1d1a31-85ae-4db8-b006-31e7d3799d2f
  4th February 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.westminster.ac.uk
- https://www.westminster.ac.uk/business-services/becoming-a-supplier

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