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title: "PROVISION OF PICTURE LIBRARY SYSTEM"
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buyer: "ROYAL ARMOURIES"
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# PROVISION OF PICTURE LIBRARY SYSTEM

Buyer: ROYAL ARMOURIES  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ffc222c7-e78d-4063-871c-d027b6e6763e

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## Summary

The Royal Armouries is seeking to procure a new picture library system through an open tender process, identified as RA-0142. This procurement is classified under 'Library software development services' within the services sector. The project is set to provide an automated service allowing global customers to search for and purchase images, films, and videos from the Royal Armouries collection. Interested suppliers must submit expressions of interest by 29 June 2017, and the contract period will commence on 1 September 2017, ending on 31 August 2020. The delivery location for this contract is Leeds, England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in software development and IT services, particularly those specialising in library systems or digital asset management. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as the Royal Armouries aims to foster competition in this sector by welcoming innovative solutions that meet modern industry standards. Suppliers with experience in commercial software systems will find this tender particularly relevant to their capabilities and can contribute to enhancing the operational effectiveness of cultural institutions.

## Notice

Royal Armouries wishes to procure a new picture library system which will allow customers around the globe to search, buy and receive immediately images (and potentially film and video) from our collection as a 24/7/365 automated process. Additional information: Royal Armouries wishes to procure a new picture library system which will allow customers around the globe to search, buy and receive immediately images (and potentially film and video) from our collection as a 24/7/365 automated process. It will also provide the back-end infrastructure required by our Licensing team to operate an effective commercial business (e.g. to manage customer relationships, billing, key-wording and rights management). Suppliers should be able to demonstrate they can provide a service that operates at the professional standard of the modern picture library industry. Expressions of interest for this tender must be emailed to procurement@armouries.org.uk by Thursday 29 June 2017. Please ensure your expression includes the following information: - Tender ref. RA-0142 Provision of Picture Library System - full company name - full company address - contact numbers - contact email address. Any expression of interest which does not include all the above information may be refused. Full tender documentation will be disclosed post the deadline.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3afe25aa-8d2f-44f8-afaa-bad60be83bb5 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jun 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jun 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2017 - 31 Aug 2020 |
| 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 | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ROYAL ARMOURIES |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS10 1LT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Hunslet & Riverside |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 72212160 - Library software development services
- 92120000 - Motion-picture or video-tape distribution services
- 92500000 - Library, archives, museums and other cultural services

## Release History

- 15 Jun 2017 at 11:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3afe25aa-8d2f-44f8-afaa-bad60be83bb5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3afe25aa-8d2f-44f8-afaa-bad60be83bb5
  15th June 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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