--- title: "Archiving of testimony recordings" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c1d7986a-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c1d7986a-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c1d7986a-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c1d7986a-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE" published: "2017-02-01" --- # Archiving of testimony recordings Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c1d7986a-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c1d7986a-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c1d7986a-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json) ## Summary The Crown Commercial Service is seeking tenders for the archiving of testimony recordings, specifically 112 recordings of Holocaust survivors and Bergen-Belsen liberators, as part of the recommendations made by the Prime Minister's Holocaust Commission. The procurement is currently at the planning stage, with an engagement end date set for 23rd February 2018. The relevant industry category is classified under recreational, cultural, and sporting services, and the location for delivery includes the United Kingdom and other associated territories. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in archival services, digital storage, and cultural heritage preservation. Companies with expertise in storing sensitive historical materials or those that specialise in audiovisual archiving will have a competitive advantage. By engaging with this tender, businesses can contribute to a valuable cultural project while also expanding their portfolio in the niche of heritage conservation. ## Notice 1.1 The Authority requires information in preparation for the potential procurement of a Supplier to store 112 testimony recordings of Holocaust survivors and Bergen-Belsen liberators filmed as part of the recommendations of the Prime Minister's Holocaust Commission. The purpose of this request is to: 1.1.1 help define the requirement; 1.1.2 help provide a better understanding of the feasibility of the requirement; 1.1.3 understand the best approach; 1.1.4 understand the capacity of the market to deliver and possible risks involved; and 1.1.5 provide the market with an opportunity to ask questions, raise queries and any issues to be addressed at an early stage. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9640c5fe-e848-4ccc-88d1-3f6388404be6 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Feb 2017 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 23 Feb 2018 | | 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 | Cancelled | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | Central London | | Postcode | WC2B 6NH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI36 Camden | | Local authority | Camden | | Electoral ward | Holborn & Covent Garden | | Westminster constituency | Holborn and St Pancras | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ## Release History - 1 Feb 2017 at 09:00 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9640c5fe-e848-4ccc-88d1-3f6388404be6 - 18 Nov 2016 at 20:15 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a75edeff-a891-459a-a656-0e4e4424a424 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9640c5fe-e848-4ccc-88d1-3f6388404be6 1st February 2017 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a75edeff-a891-459a-a656-0e4e4424a424 9th June 2016 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5ebb3835-015a-4045-b813-20dfe68d68c4 Supplier guidance- registering for e-sourcing system - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d26ab2a6-d5d8-4744-a55c-c3e9e804457d RFI NOTICE - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e6978670-8ae6-497b-b18a-4103ec69371f Supplier Guidance - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/303e9ab1-2f12-4b10-8d9d-bd893a5d616b Supplier guidance- registering for e-sourcing system - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c7b76620-a140-41c1-a08d-96a87d719a02 RFI NOTICE - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b4902cf0-7821-406c-b2c4-821fc44180e3 Supplier Guidance ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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