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title: "Microfiche Digitisation"
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buyer: "ASTON UNIVERSITY"
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# Microfiche Digitisation

Buyer: ASTON UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5cfe9564-6e18-4ed5-8003-11438a7d7829

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## Summary

Aston University has awarded a contract for the digitisation of historic microfiche records to Storetec Services Ltd. The procurement process, which was a selective call-off from the ESPO Document Management Solutions Framework, had a contract value of £50,000 GBP. The tender period ended on June 18, 2023, with the contract spanning from June 19, 2023, to October 31, 2023. The buying organisation, Aston University, located in Birmingham, England, sought document management services and identified SMEs and VCSEs as suitable bidders.

This tender presents a business growth opportunity for firms specializing in document management services, particularly those capable of fulfilling contracts in the Birmingham area. Companies experienced in selective procurement and framework agreements are well-suited to compete for similar opportunities in the future. The contract awarded to Storetec Services Ltd highlights the feasibility for smaller and socially focused enterprises to thrive in public procurement processes, showcasing a commitment to diverse supplier engagement.

## Notice

Digitisation of historic microfiche records. Called off from the ESPO Document Management Solutions Framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1f872c4-4500-4cb3-b94d-2538d67bfcbd |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jun 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Jun 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Jun 2023 |
| Contract period | 18 Jun 2023 - 31 Oct 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,000 |
| 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 | ASTON UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 7ET |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Nechells |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | STORETEC SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72512000 - Document management services

## Release History

- 20 Jun 2023 at 10:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1f872c4-4500-4cb3-b94d-2538d67bfcbd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1f872c4-4500-4cb3-b94d-2538d67bfcbd
  20th June 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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