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title: "TC003 - Archives Plus Content Management System and exhibition refresh"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0340e4"
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published: "2022-05-27"
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# TC003 - Archives Plus Content Management System and exhibition refresh

Buyer: MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0340e4

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## Summary

The Manchester City Council is currently seeking suppliers for a project titled "TC003 - Archives Plus Content Management System and exhibition refresh" in the Information Technology sector. This tender is at the active stage, with a submission deadline on Monday, 27 June 2022, at 11 am. The contract, which has an estimated duration of five years with an option for a three-year extension, is expected to commence on 11 August 2022. Tender submissions must be made electronically via the Chest online portal, and all documents should be provided in English, with financial details in pounds sterling.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in content management systems, software development, and digital exhibition technologies. The successful bidder will not only implement a new system for the Manchester Archives but will also participate in the local socio-economic regeneration efforts. Companies that focus on innovative technological solutions and have experience in addressing social and environmental criteria will be particularly well-positioned to compete for this contract.

## Notice

A centralised Content Management System fully integrated with the new AV/interactive exhibits in the Archives + visitor experience. This should replace the system currently in place and copy over all the existing content. We are open to proposals which include a combination of CMS element for complex exhibitions and SD card / local PC solutions. Plus provision of touchscreen solution in our sound and vision kiosks

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Archives Plus Content Management System and exhibition refresh Further details are found in the procurement documents Additional information: The Council is using the e-business portal known as the Chest. Applicants will need to register their details at the following link www.the-chest.org.uk. Applicants will need to electronically submit their completed tender documents, including online questionnaire, via the on-line portal by 11am on Monday 27 June 2022

Renewal: There is an option to extend for up to 3 years

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014910-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Jun 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| 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 | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M60 2LA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | TLD3 Greater Manchester |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 72223000 - Information technology requirements review services

## Release History

- 27 May 2022 at 12:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014910-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.manchester.gov.uk
- http://www.the-chest.org.uk

## Provenance

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