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title: "Digital Preservation System"
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buyer: "CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Digital Preservation System

Buyer: CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-93dd7a2d-32b8-43fa-9ee4-6bacb396e0d4

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## Summary

Cambridgeshire County Council has completed the procurement process for a "Digital Preservation System" under the industry category of software packages and information systems. The procurement, conducted through a direct award method, was finalised with the award to Preservica Ltd, a large-scale supplier, on 31st March 2026. The system will align with the Open Archival Information System standard and involves functions such as Ingest, Archival Storage, Data Management, and others. The contract, valued at £32,499, will commence on 1st April 2026 and continue until 31st March 2029, with the service delivered in the United Kingdom, specifically England.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies experienced in digital preservation systems and IT services. Businesses that specialise in software development and support can benefit from similar projects in the future, especially SMEs, as indicated by the procurement's suitability criteria. This highlights an advantageous scene for small to medium enterprises aiming to break into or expand within public sector contracts in the digital infrastructure realm. Such engagements can help firms build a substantial portfolio within the IT services category, particularly amidst the evolving digital needs of governmental entities.

## Notice

Digital Preservation system conforms to the Open Archival Information System standard: (OAIS) reference architecture (ISO14721:2012): Has the following functions: Ingest, Archival Storage, Data Management, Administration, Access, Preservation Planning and Preservation Action. Content Upload

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/210c88eb-37db-4c7c-871d-7df207dc9303 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £35,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £32,499 |
| 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 | CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | HUNTINGDON |
| Post town | Peterborough |
| Postcode | PE28 4YE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC |
| Local authority | Huntingdonshire |
| Electoral ward | The Stukeleys |
| Westminster constituency | Huntingdon |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 8 Jul 2026 at 13:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/210c88eb-37db-4c7c-871d-7df207dc9303

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/210c88eb-37db-4c7c-871d-7df207dc9303
  8th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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