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title: "Digitising of Hard Copy Publications"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b3788fb1-9ff1-42c8-b320-5c219da1ddc9"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE UNITED KINGDOM HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE"
published: "2019-03-11"
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# Digitising of Hard Copy Publications

Buyer: THE UNITED KINGDOM HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b3788fb1-9ff1-42c8-b320-5c219da1ddc9

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the United Kingdom Hydrographic Office, seeking services for the "Digitising of Hard Copy Publications". This tender falls within the data conversion services industry category and is located in South West England. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the tender period ended on 25 January 2019, while the contract period commenced on 11 March 2019 and runs until 31 March 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in data conversion and digital services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies that offer services in data capture, data collection, and data collation would be well-suited to engage in similar future tenders, thereby facilitating growth through potential partnerships with public sector bodies. The awarded contract, valued at £50,000, underscores the demand for these essential services in the public sector.

## Notice

Provision of a service for the digitisation of hard copy publications including all internal pages, front and read covers, without affecting the integrity of the original source document.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16ef5e2e-d4c7-43b3-98fd-3d8cafffb56a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Mar 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jan 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Mar 2019 |
| Contract period | 11 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,000 |
| 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 | THE UNITED KINGDOM HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE |
| Locality | TAUNTON |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA1 2DN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Taunton East |
| Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SCAN FILM OR STORE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72311100 - Data conversion services
- 72313000 - Data capture services
- 72314000 - Data collection and collation services

## Release History

- 11 Mar 2019 at 14:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16ef5e2e-d4c7-43b3-98fd-3d8cafffb56a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16ef5e2e-d4c7-43b3-98fd-3d8cafffb56a
  11th March 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7ab71681-89a0-4e73-a497-5ba4b4bdc18c
  Transparency Actual Procurement Timescales

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