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title: "Digitisation of Local History and Library Collections"
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# Digitisation of Local History and Library Collections

Buyer: SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9df134ed-9bbc-41c9-88e9-4352de53483a

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Digitisation of Local History and Library Collections" was conducted by Sunderland City Council, located in Sunderland, England. This project falls under the archiving services industry category and involves the appointment of an external library provider to digitise local history and library collections, ensuring their accessibility and preservation. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on 14 March 2022. The awarded contract, valued at £650,000, has a defined contract period from 25 April 2022 to 24 April 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in archiving and digitisation services, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can provide innovative solutions for digital preservation. Companies that specialise in IT services for library digitisation or heritage preservation are particularly well-suited to compete for similar future contracts, making this an excellent avenue for growth in the sector.

## Notice

Sunderland City Council (SCC) has appointed an external library provider to digitise the resources of the City's local history and library collections to ensure they are safeguarded and made as accessible as possible now and into the future.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ff73fff-b363-44bd-873d-71c755cfbfe7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Apr 2022 |
| Contract period | 24 Apr 2022 - 24 Apr 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £650,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £650,000 |
| 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 | SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SUNDERLAND |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR1 3AD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Electoral ward | Millfield |
| Westminster constituency | Sunderland Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TOWNSWEB ARCHIVING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79995100 - Archiving services

## Release History

- 13 Jul 2022 at 09:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ff73fff-b363-44bd-873d-71c755cfbfe7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ff73fff-b363-44bd-873d-71c755cfbfe7
  13th July 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=449626ee-808a-ec11-8110-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.sunderland.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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