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title: "The Story - Digitised Microfilm Viewer"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2024-11-18"
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# The Story - Digitised Microfilm Viewer

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f5913253-7863-4405-a160-1c4a3a344561

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## Summary

Durham County Council has completed the procurement process for the "The Story - Digitised Microfilm Viewer" project. This initiative focuses on acquiring the AM Digital Quartex Digital Microfilm Viewing Solutions to enhance the visitor experience for viewing scanned images. The tender falls under the industry category of Software package and information systems. The contract, valued at £40,730, is set to commence on 15 April 2024 and end on 14 April 2028, with the delivery location being in the North East of the United Kingdom. The procurement method utilised was negotiation without prior publication, and the process has moved to the award stage, with key dates including the end of the tender period on 13 April 2024.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in digital software solutions, particularly those experienced in developing microfilm viewing technologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially encouraged to consider such tenders. The contract was awarded to Adam Matthew Digital Limited, a large-scale enterprise based in Wiltshire, England. Competing for such contracts can provide businesses with a significant growth trajectory, enabling them to showcase their technological capabilities and strengthen their portfolio in providing specialised digital solutions to public sector entities.

## Notice

Procurement of the AM Digital Quartex Digital Microfilm Viewing Solutions for The Story visitors to view scanned images.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ec39100-2350-4850-a814-e580df767c9e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Negotiation without prior Publication |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | 14 Apr 2024 - 14 Apr 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,730 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £40,730 |
| 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 | DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5UL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Neville's Cross |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ADAM MATTHEW DIGITAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2024 at 16:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ec39100-2350-4850-a814-e580df767c9e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ec39100-2350-4850-a814-e580df767c9e
  18th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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