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title: "Procurement of Archives Collections Management Software"
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# Procurement of Archives Collections Management Software

Buyer: LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7146ce2e-c2b3-458f-9e19-6b7773cf4c53

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## Summary

Lancashire County Council has awarded a contract for the procurement of Archives Collections Management Software to Metadatis Ltd. This project falls under the industry category of Library, archives, museums, and other cultural services. The procurement method used was a single tender action, below the threshold, and the total contract value is GBP 30,400. The contract period is set from 17 January 2025 to 16 January 2030. Key dates include the tender end date on 28 August 2024 and the award date on 4 October 2024. The delivery location is specified by the postal code PR1 0LD in England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in digital solutions for archives and collections management. Enterprises in the SME category with expertise in software development, particularly those providing licensing, support, maintenance, and training services, would find this contract particularly suited to their capabilities. Successful execution of this contract could enhance visibility and credibility, leading to potential future opportunities within the public sector.

## Notice

Supply of an Archive Collections Management System supported by the authority's requirements including support, maintenance, licencing and training

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c1f9b85-c480-4928-bd1d-f257438cb978 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 17 Jan 2025 - 16 Jan 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,400 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,400 |
| 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 | LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR1 8XJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Preston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 92500000 - Library, archives, museums and other cultural services
- 92600000 - Sporting services
- 92700000 - Cybercafé services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 21 Jan 2025 at 17:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c1f9b85-c480-4928-bd1d-f257438cb978

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c1f9b85-c480-4928-bd1d-f257438cb978
  21st January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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