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title: "Digital Archival Preservation and Access Services"
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# Digital Archival Preservation and Access Services

Buyer: CROYDON COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5c4ee9d0-4c58-4400-84c1-c80f7e6e1e45

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## Summary

The London Borough of Croydon has completed a public procurement process for digital archival preservation and access services. This contract, titled "Digital Archival Preservation and Access Services," falls under the IT services industry category and covers consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, specifically targeting below threshold projects. The contract, valued at GBP 99,900, spans five years from 29th April 2024 to 29th April 2029, and encompasses services to be delivered in London, United Kingdom. The award was officially published on 22nd June 2026, following its initiation on 14th December 2023, with Arkivum Limited being the awarded supplier.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those focusing on digital preservation and access systems. Given the open procurement method, it was accessible to a wide range of suppliers, making it particularly advantageous for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies seeking to expand their portfolio in public sector contracts with an emphasis on digital infrastructure will find such contracts promising for growth and engagement within the public sector services landscape.

## Notice

The Council invites quotations from digital archival preservation service providers for the provision of a digital archival preservation and access system in accordance with the conditions outlined in the requirements and associated RFQ documents. Contract: 5 years effective 29th of March 2024. To take part in this opportunity please register by clicking on the link below and follow the on-screen instructions: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/croydontenders/aspx/Home Additional information: Croydon Council have implemented a new e-procurement system called the Croydon In-Tend e-Procurement Portal which suppliers can access for this and other Croydon's procurement opportunities. To register, click on the link below and follow the on-screen instructions: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/croydontenders/aspx/Home Welcome to the London Borough of Croydon electronic tendering process From this website you can * View a list of tenders/contracts/quotations. * View information on contracts that have already been awarded. * Express interest in a particular tender or quotation. * Receive tender and/or quotation documentation. * Safely return your tender or quotation documents. * Send and receive correspondence. How do I get started? * To browse the list of tenders and quotations select the Tenders option. If you are interested in any of those listed, click the View Details button for further information and to express your interest. * To gain full access to this website you must register your company/organisation using the Register option. * When your registration has been accepted, you will receive an email containing your Login Information. * Once you have received your Login Information, or if you are already a registered user, select the Login option. For more information on using the website select the Help option. London Borough of Croydon procurement policies and initiatives. * For further information on London Borough of Croydon procurement policies and initiatives please click on the following link. https://www.croydon.gov.uk/business-licences-and-tenders/procurement-tenders-and-contracts

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36caefa5-d709-425c-aa79-34d208e163dd |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | 29 Apr 2024 - 29 Apr 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £99,900 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £99,900 |
| 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 | CROYDON COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | LONDON BOROUGH OF CROYDON |
| Locality | CROYDON |
| Post town | Croydon |
| Postcode | CR0 1EA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI6 Outer London - South |
| ITL 3 | TLI62 Croydon |
| Local authority | Croydon |
| Electoral ward | Fairfield |
| Westminster constituency | Croydon West |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ARKIVUM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 22 Jun 2026 at 14:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36caefa5-d709-425c-aa79-34d208e163dd
- 7 Mar 2024 at 15:33 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f303ad02-2f27-4f71-b280-63c14538db61
- 14 Dec 2023 at 15:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f303ad02-2f27-4f71-b280-63c14538db61

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36caefa5-d709-425c-aa79-34d208e163dd
  22nd June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f303ad02-2f27-4f71-b280-63c14538db61
  7th March 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/croydontenders/aspx/Home
- https://www.croydon.gov.uk/business-licences-and-tenders/procurement-tenders-and-contracts

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