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title: "Tender for Ontotext GraphDB setup and integration with HG ETL - AWARD"
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# Tender for Ontotext GraphDB setup and integration with HG ETL - AWARD

Buyer: HISTORIC ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ba9d295a-efba-41ae-89d2-9c6bac67aba5

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## Summary

Historic England, an executive non-departmental public body sponsored by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media, and Sport (DCMS), has completed the tender process for the setup and integration of Ontotext GraphDB with the Historic England ETL process. The procurement falls under the "Software implementation services" category and is classified with CPV code 72263000. The location for delivery includes the United Kingdom and various international regions. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the contract commenced on 5th August 2024 and will end on 1st November 2024. Historic England’s head office is located in Swindon, Wiltshire, with Lorna Freeman serving as the main contact point.

This tender represents a notable opportunity for businesses specialising in software implementation and network management software services, particularly those capable of handling complex data integration projects. SMEs and VCSEs are also encouraged to participate, given the contract's suitability criteria. By securing such contracts, businesses can expand their portfolio and demonstrate their expertise in handling prestigious projects for notable public bodies, thereby enhancing their credibility and market reach.

## Notice

Historic England (HE) (officially the Historic Buildings and Monuments Commission for England) is an executive non-departmental public body of the UK Government sponsored by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media, and Sport (DCMS). It is tasked with protecting the historic environment of England and advising central and local government on historic environment matters. This specification outlines the requirements for the setup and implementation of Ontotext GraphDB within the Ember's managed environment and fully integrated with the ETL process currently under development. This must enable the import of valid RDF format HG records to a GraphDB RDF triple store and delivery of these to an Elasticsearch index.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00c0ec23-f8d8-4866-b587-74c53068c436 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 4 Aug 2024 - 1 Nov 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £19,600 |
| 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 | HISTORIC ENGLAND |
| Locality | WILTSHIRE |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 2EH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Mannington and Western |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EMBER TECHNOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72263000 - Software implementation services
- 72511000 - Network management software services

## Release History

- 8 Aug 2024 at 14:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00c0ec23-f8d8-4866-b587-74c53068c436

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00c0ec23-f8d8-4866-b587-74c53068c436
  8th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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