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title: "Digital Preservation Service"
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buyer: "COVENTRY UNIVERSITY"
published: "2024-11-08"
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# Digital Preservation Service

Buyer: COVENTRY UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dd18623c-d65b-467e-99b7-5071bf6eb15b

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## Summary

The procurement process for "Digital Preservation Service" was conducted by Coventry University to secure a service for the storage of its research data, ensuring long-term preservation and compliance with research funder requirements. This contract, classified under Software package and information systems, was awarded to Preservica Limited. The procurement process utilized a direct method under a single tender action (below threshold) and has reached the award stage as of 8 November 2024. The contract period spans from 1 August 2024 to 31 July 2027, and the total contract value is £72,606. The service will be delivered to Coventry, England (postal code CV15FB). Key dates included the end of the tender period on 31 July 2024, and the award on 16 October 2024.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for SMEs specialising in digital preservation and information systems. Businesses capable of offering robust and compliant storage solutions for research data are well-positioned to benefit from such contracts. The suitability criterion specified by Coventry University underlines an inclusive stance towards small and medium-sized enterprises, thus encouraging dynamic and innovative companies to leverage this opportunity to enhance their market presence and portfolio. The procurement method employed indicates that similar future tenders may also be approachable for smaller entities with specialised capabilities.

## Notice

Storage of Coventry University research data, to ensure long-term preservation of research outputs and compliance with research funder requirements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9ab083c-beef-4f22-b931-e16049e75fc0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2024 - 31 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £72,606 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £72,606 |
| 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 | COVENTRY UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | COVENTRY |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV1 5FB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG33 Coventry |
| Local authority | Coventry |
| Electoral ward | St Michael's |
| Westminster constituency | Coventry South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 8 Nov 2024 at 12:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9ab083c-beef-4f22-b931-e16049e75fc0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9ab083c-beef-4f22-b931-e16049e75fc0
  8th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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