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title: "TC003 - Archives Plus Content Management System and exhibition refresh"
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buyer: "MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2022-05-27"
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# TC003 - Archives Plus Content Management System and exhibition refresh

Buyer: MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-561b0d05-3d66-4360-b543-35e055fb3809

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## Summary

The Manchester City Council is seeking tenders for a project titled "TC003 - Archives Plus Content Management System and exhibition refresh." This initiative falls within the IT services industry and aims to establish a centralised Content Management System fully integrated with new AV and interactive exhibits in the Archives+ visitor experience. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with submissions due by 11am on 27 June 2022. The contract is anticipated to commence on 11 August 2022 and will extend for five years, concluding on 10 August 2027. The total budget for this project is £165,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software development, IT consultancy, and technology services to engage with Manchester City Council. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, particularly those with experience in creating bespoke CMS solutions and interactive digital installations. Companies able to provide innovative and user-friendly systems, especially those that can integrate touchscreen solutions with existing datasets, would be well-suited to compete for this contract.

## Notice

To produce an easy to use, centralised Content Management System fully integrated with the new AV/interactive exhibits in the Archives+ visitor experience. This should replace the system currently in place and copy over all the existing content. We are open to proposals which include a combination of CMS element for complex exhibitions and SD card / local PC solutions. Plus provision of touchscreen solution in our sound and vision kiosks Additional information: The Council is using the e-business portal known as the Chest. Applicants will need to register their details at the following link www.the-chest.org.uk. Applicants will need to electronically submit their completed tender documents, including online questionnaire, via the on-line portal by 11am on Monday 27 June 2022

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e01b109-f257-4d23-ba4a-2ec091dc793b |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Jun 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 10 Aug 2022 - 10 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £165,000 |
| 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 | MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M60 2LA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 27 May 2022 at 12:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e01b109-f257-4d23-ba4a-2ec091dc793b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e01b109-f257-4d23-ba4a-2ec091dc793b
  27th May 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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