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title: "Digitisation of The Courtauld's Witt Library photographic collection"
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# Digitisation of The Courtauld's Witt Library photographic collection

Buyer: THE COURTAULD INSTITUTE OF ART  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7d522b19-7a4e-4b91-9127-3bb8c04a7df8

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## Summary

The Courtauld Institute of Art is seeking a supplier for the digitisation of its Witt Library photographic collection, with a focus on completing the digitisation of approximately 1.9 million images stored in 16,966 boxes. The procurement process, initiated on 10th July 2020, is currently at the tender stage, following an open procurement method designed to attract a wide range of bidders. The deadline for submissions was 2nd April 2020, and the contract is set to commence on 11th May 2020, lasting until 10th July 2021. The procurement falls under the category of photograph restoration, copying, and retouching services, with an estimated contract value of £650,000. The project is located in London, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in photographic services, particularly those with experience in digitisation projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with capabilities in handling large volumes of digitisation work, as well as companies experienced in archival services and digital asset management, would be well-positioned to compete. The scope of the project allows for potential growth and expansion in the digitisation sector, benefiting businesses looking to diversify their service offerings in the cultural heritage space.

## Notice

This procurement is for a Digitisation Supplier for The Courtauld Institute of Art (The Courtauld). The Courtauld wishes to complete the digitisation of the remaining 90% of the Witt Library (10% having previously been digitised in a previous pilot project). The appointed Supplier will transfer and store then digitise the remaining approximately 1.9 million images contained in 16,966 boxes (an average of 112 images per box), over a 12 month period commencing in May 2020 (subject to procurement timetable), then upload for publication within 14 months of the commencement of the contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42c671b8-bca3-49c1-9cc6-e4c2bd7b096f |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jul 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Apr 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 10 May 2020 - 10 Jul 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £650,000 |
| 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 | THE COURTAULD INSTITUTE OF ART |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | WC2R 0RN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79963000 - Photograph restoration, copying and retouching services

## Release History

- 10 Jul 2020 at 08:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42c671b8-bca3-49c1-9cc6-e4c2bd7b096f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42c671b8-bca3-49c1-9cc6-e4c2bd7b096f
  10th July 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=506055556
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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