--- title: "Project_19320 Digitisation of Archives & Local Media Studies" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000670590" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000670590" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000670590.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000670590.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2021-10-21" --- # Project_19320 Digitisation of Archives & Local Media Studies Buyer: WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000670590 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000670590) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000670590.json) ## Summary West Dunbartonshire Council is conducting an open tender process for "Project_19320 Digitisation of Archives & Local Media Studies". This procurement initiative falls under the services category, specifically focusing on recreation, culture, and religion, and is set in Dumbarton, UK. The tender period concludes on 5th November 2021, with bid openings scheduled for 8th November 2021. Interested parties can access submissions electronically via the designated portal. The winning contractor will be required to digitise archive and local studies materials with no upfront cost, earning the Council royalties based on public access fees. This contract presents an excellent growth opportunity for businesses specialising in archival digitisation and related services. Companies that possess ICON Conservator status and can demonstrate substantial financial standing are encouraged to compete. Those capable of meeting the selection criteria, which includes demonstrating financial viability based on provided ratio metrics, will be well-positioned to secure this revenue-generating contract. Additionally, businesses with experience in collaborative projects with local authorities may find this opportunity particularly advantageous. ## Notice West Dunbartonshire Council (the Council) has a requirement to enter a Contract with a commercial subscription-based archive website for the Digitisation of Archives and Local Studies Materials. In return for digitising items from the Council's archive and local studies collection at no charge, and providing free access to this content via WDC network PCs, the third-party would charge a fee for access to the general public. The Council would also receive royalties, based on records accessed. Royalties would form the basis of a commercial evaluation in the tender process ### Lot Information Lot 1 West Dunbartonshire Council (the Council) has a requirement to enter a Contract with a commercial subscription-based archive website for the Digitisation of Archives and Local Studies Materials. In return for digitising items from the Council's archive and local studies collection at no charge, and providing free access to this content via WDC network PCs, the third-party would charge a fee for access to the general public. The Council would also receive royalties, based on records accessed. Royalties would form the basis of a commercial evaluation in the tender process. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT430989 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract 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 | 21 Oct 2021 | | Submission deadline | 5 Nov 2021 | | 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 | WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | DUMBARTON | | Post town | Glasgow | | Postcode | G82 1QL | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM31 East Dunbartonshire and West Dunbartonshire | | Local authority | West Dunbartonshire | | Electoral ward | Dumbarton | | Westminster constituency | West Dunbartonshire | | Delivery location | TLM81 East Dunbartonshire, West Dunbartonshire, and Helensburgh and Lomond | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 45212331 - Multimedia library construction work - 72212160 - Library software development services - 92500000 - Library, archives, museums and other cultural services ## Release History - 21 Oct 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT430989 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT430989 Project_19320 Digitisation of Archives & Local Media Studies - West Dunbartonshire Council (the Council) has a requirement to enter a Contract with a commercial subscription-based archive website for the Digitisation of Archives and Local Studies Materials. In return for digitising items from the Council's archive and local studies collection at no charge, and providing free access to this content via WDC network PCs, the third-party would charge a fee for access to the general public. The Council would also receive royalties, based on records accessed. Royalties would form the basis of a commercial evaluation in the tender process ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000670590 - https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html - https://www.west-dunbarton.gov.uk/business/suppliers/procurement/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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