--- title: "GB-London: Digitisation of the Courtauld Institute of Art's Witt Library and other photographic collections" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8576f799-02c3-47db-863a-d0abf02d9d16" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8576f799-02c3-47db-863a-d0abf02d9d16" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8576f799-02c3-47db-863a-d0abf02d9d16.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8576f799-02c3-47db-863a-d0abf02d9d16.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED" published: "2022-12-21" --- # GB-London: Digitisation of the Courtauld Institute of Art's Witt Library and other photographic collections Buyer: BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8576f799-02c3-47db-863a-d0abf02d9d16 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8576f799-02c3-47db-863a-d0abf02d9d16) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8576f799-02c3-47db-863a-d0abf02d9d16.json) ## Summary The contracting authority, BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED, based in London, has initiated a tender titled "Digitisation of the Courtauld Institute of Art's Witt Library and other photographic collections" in the services industry category. The procurement stage is currently active, with a specified tender period ending on January 27, 2023. The contract period is from March 10, 2023, to May 31, 2024. This open procedure tender has a value of GBP 1,000,000 and a minimum value of GBP 500,000. This tender presents an opportunity for SMEs in the specialised photography services sector. The digitisation project involves multiple collections and a specific timetable for completion and upload/publication. SMEs with expertise in studio photography services may find this tender suitable for their business growth. The procurement method is an open procedure, providing a fair chance for qualified businesses to compete for this lucrative contract. ## Notice This Invitation to Tender (ITT) invites proposals for the digitisation of the Courtauld's Witt Library, the Paul Laib Negatives and the Photographic Survey. Following a pilot project to digitise just over 10% of the total Witt Library, this procurement is for a contract to digitise three collections: the remaining 1.9 million images contained in 16,966 boxes of the Witt Library, approximately 22,000 glass plate negatives produced by photographer Paul Laib, and the 40,000 prints stored in 132 boxes which form the Photographic Survey. The digitisation of the Witt Library must be completed within 12 months of the commencement date, and upload/publication concluded within 14 months of the commencement date. We accept that a period of no more than 4 months might elapse between the collections being removed by the contractor from Somerset House, and commencement of the 12 month digitisation phase of the project in order to fit in with the supplier's studio schedules and other work they might be undertaking. Digitisation of the Paul Laib negatives must should take place concurrently with the Witt, however digitisation of Photographic Survey prints may wait until the Witt digitisation has been finished, depending the supplier's capacity. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97339217-1e65-4b19-bcd8-201dd0fd81cb | | 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 | 21 Dec 2022 | | Submission deadline | 27 Jan 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 10 Mar 2023 - 31 May 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,000,000 | | 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 | BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED | | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79961300 - Specialised photography services - 79961350 - Studio photography services ## Release History - 21 Dec 2022 at 09:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97339217-1e65-4b19-bcd8-201dd0fd81cb ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97339217-1e65-4b19-bcd8-201dd0fd81cb 21st December 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-London:-Digitisation-of-the-Courtauld-Institute-of-Art's-Witt-Library-and-other-photographic-collections/973H3BT274 Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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