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title: "Request for Information - Heritage Collections System"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT"
published: "2023-09-11"
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# Request for Information - Heritage Collections System

Buyer: HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a514790e-d49d-4f78-8b42-06ae75297022

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## Summary

The Houses of Parliament is initiating a tender process for a contract titled "Request for Information - Heritage Collections System" in the Library, archives, museums, and other cultural services category. This procurement process is currently in the planning stage with an engagement end date set for October 2, 2023. The Houses of Parliament, located in London, England, are seeking potential suppliers to respond to the Request for Information to help define their requirements for a new contract to replace their existing Heritage collections system.

This tender opportunity presents a chance for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations to compete. Businesses offering hardware, software, support services, hosting options, and integration solutions are well-suited to participate. The Houses of Parliament have a 'cloud first' policy, indicating a preference for a hosted cloud software solution with a focus on resilience and user-friendliness. Suppliers who can meet these requirements and offer effective and user-friendly services have a valuable opportunity to contribute to this procurement process.

## Notice

The Houses of Parliament is looking to notify you of an upcoming procurement to award a new contract to replace its existing Heritage collections system. In doing so we are keen to understand where the market stands in relation to this service. The contract should include but is not limited to: * Hardware * Software * Support Services * Hosting options * Integration options (for example a website/discovery platform of a Digital Asset Management System. The Houses of Parliament have a 'cloud first' policy and are therefore likely looking to procure a hosted cloud software solution to replace the current Collection system. Parliament is looking for a resilient system and service that can handle both business and technical issues in an effective and user-friendly manner. We are inviting potential suppliers to respond to a Request for Information to help us define our requirements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d349e17e-c48b-4a23-88c1-7df5523b3903 |
| Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 2 Oct 2023 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 0AA |
| 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

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92500000 - Library, archives, museums and other cultural services

## Release History

- 11 Sep 2023 at 14:49 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d349e17e-c48b-4a23-88c1-7df5523b3903

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d349e17e-c48b-4a23-88c1-7df5523b3903
  11th September 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/parliamentuk/aspx/ProjectManage/2613
  The link is to Parliament's In-Tend tendering portal, where suppliers can access the Request for Information document

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/parliamentuk/aspx/Home

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