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title: "WP4019 Digital Preservation & Storage Service"
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buyer: "WALSALL METRO BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# WP4019 Digital Preservation & Storage Service

Buyer: WALSALL METRO BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a652a5e5-8b57-4766-b968-65ee278df572

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## Summary

The procurement process WP4019, for a Digital Preservation & Storage Service, was conducted by Walsall Metro Borough Council, focusing on the industry category of "Miscellaneous software package and computer systems". The procurement aimed to secure digital preservation software to maintain the long-term accessibility and integrity of digital content. The awarded contract, valued at £42,600, involves services within the West Midlands region. The procurement utilised the method "Other - Direct Award from a Framework". The tender period closed on 26th November 2024, followed by the contract start date on 20th December 2024, with an end date slated for 30th November 2027, indicating that the procurement is currently in the awards stage.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in software services and digital content management. It is suitable for SMEs, providing a chance to expand their footprint in public procurement by delivering digital archive management solutions that encompass public access platforms and back-office processes. With the award to Preservica Limited, a large-scale supplier, businesses with expertise in digital preservation and storage systems are well-positioned to compete in similar future opportunities within the region.

## Notice

Walsall Council requires digital preservation software to ensure the long-term accessibility and integrity of digital content and to ensure that valuable digital content is preserved for future use. The Digital Archive Management solution requires both a platform for public access and the back office processes that will give us the ability to manage the collection (Uploading different media and file formats, cataloguing, recording the metadata etc).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5bf352e-e85a-4883-97ef-56499176c5cd |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Direct Award from a Framework |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 20 Dec 2024 - 30 Nov 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £42,600 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £42,600 |
| 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 | WALSALL METRO BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | WALSALL |
| Post town | Walsall |
| Postcode | WS1 1TP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG38 Walsall |
| Local authority | Walsall |
| Electoral ward | St Matthew's |
| Westminster constituency | Walsall and Bloxwich |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48900000 - Miscellaneous software package and computer systems

## Release History

- 26 Feb 2026 at 16:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5bf352e-e85a-4883-97ef-56499176c5cd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5bf352e-e85a-4883-97ef-56499176c5cd
  26th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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