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title: "Provision of Smartframe Technologies"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6179b9d6-4c7c-46c3-b3c2-0c0f5b4a7a99"
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# Provision of Smartframe Technologies

Buyer: HISTORIC ENGLAND LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6179b9d6-4c7c-46c3-b3c2-0c0f5b4a7a99

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## Summary

The procurement process, managed by Historic England Limited, concerned the provision of Smartframe Technologies, specifically focusing on software packages and information systems. This contract aimed at various services including hosting and presenting images on Historic England websites, image protection, tracking, and facilitating one-click purchasing options. The tender was issued as a single tender action below the threshold, and the procurement stage has now reached the award phase. Located in Swindon (SN2 2EH), the contract was awarded on 10th October 2024 and will commence on 1st November 2024, running until 31st October 2026, with a total value of £40,632.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in cloud storage solutions, image management and protection, and e-commerce systems. Companies that excel in these areas, particularly those familiar with integrating social media sharing and purchase platforms, will find suitable growth potential through this contract. While the tender is not specifically targeted at SMEs or VCSEs, proficient large-scale suppliers, especially those with a robust portfolio in software services and support, will be well-suited to compete for similar opportunities in the future.

## Notice

* Hosting of images in cloud storage * Presentation of images on Historic England websites (Find Photos, NHLE and APEX) * Image protection to prevent against copyright misuse and potential loss of earnings * Tracking of images enable us to report on reuse * An option for one-click purchasing or licensing * Increased image reuse and sharing through social media and embedding * Purchase integration and support

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42ac6991-181a-4c74-bda8-7c5165a21a95 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2024 - 31 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,632 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £40,632 |
| 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 | HISTORIC ENGLAND LIMITED |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 2EH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Mannington and Western |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HISTORIC ENGLAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 16 Oct 2024 at 13:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42ac6991-181a-4c74-bda8-7c5165a21a95

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42ac6991-181a-4c74-bda8-7c5165a21a95
  16th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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