Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bef-70e0-71d9-9643-faa0cc4719a7/parliamentary-archives-transformation-project closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Parliamentary Archives Transformation Project [House of Lords](https://tendernation.io/buyers/house-of-lords) Estimated value £190,000 to £240,000 Published 16 Dec 2016 Deadline Closed 19 Jan 2017 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender The Parliamentary Archives provides innovative and expert information management, preservation, access and outreach services enabling anyone in the world to use Parliament's records, both now and in the future. The Corporate Officer of the House of Lords and the Corporate Officer of the House of Commons (the Authority), invite you to submit a tender for the services as detailed in this ITT and the various requirements documents. The Parliamentary Archives wishes to develop and enhance its capabilities for managing its digital and physical collections, and providing online and onsite services to users, including members of the public, staff and members of both Houses. The planned enhancements include: • Providing an enhanced online presence and substantially expanded online services to support existing users and encourage new users, and to improve experience for all users; • Implementing an asset tracking system and improved location management to facilitate future collection moves, as well as ongoing public service operations; • Providing support for more efficient and effective front and back office procedures; • Providing improved management information to help inform collections management decisions and service development. Please see the tender documents for further details. Please note your completed tenders are to be returned no later than 12:00 hours UK time on Thursday 19th of January 2017. Additional information: The Invitation to Tender (ITT) documentation will be accessible at the Houses of Parliament's e-procurement portal: [in-tendhost.co.uk/parliamentuk](http://in-tendhost.co.uk/parliamentuk). Tender submissions must be uploaded to the e-procurement portal; electronic responses submitted via e-mail are not acceptable. To access these documents select the tender reference PI1300537 in the 'current tenders' list, click on the 'view tender details' and express interest by clicking on the button provided. You will need to register your company details, thereafter you will be issued with a username and password. If you have previously registered with In-Tend, please follow the link shown which will redirect you to the home page where you can log on using your existing username and password to collect the tender documents. If you have registered and forgotten your username and password, click on the 'forgotten password' link on the In-Tend homepage. Please keep this username and password secure and do not pass it to any third parties. If you are experiencing problems, please contact the PPCS Business Support team via email: or call +44 (0)207 219 1600 for further assistance. The deadline for clarification questions relating to the ITT is 12:00 hours UK time on Monday 9th of January 2017. You are advised to allow sufficient time when responding to this ITT, and for the full uploading of documents, prior to the closing date of 12:00 hours UK time on Thursday 19th of January 2017. If you are uploading multiple documents you will have to individually load one document at a time or you can opt to zip all the documents in an application such as WinZip or WinRar. Read full description ## CPV classification Library and archive services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/21d62b8d-4e12-458e-b546-ed59c344a517) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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