PME - Digital Preservation System (DPS) (UID 226M)

Historic England

Published: Jul 27, 2026

Updated: Jul 27, 2026

Source: uk_fts

About This Opportunity

This is a consulting contract in the information and communication technology, trade and industry and culture and heritage sectors, with a focus on SME development and Heritage Preservation. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 220,000.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for consulting in the information and communication technology sector. Consulting assignments are typically evaluated with a strong emphasis on the technical proposal, including the methodology and qualifications of key experts. Shortlisted firms may be invited to submit financial proposals in a second stage. This is an advance notice — the formal tender is expected to be published shortly. Interested parties can use this time to prepare documentation and identify potential partners.

Description

Historic England is undertaking Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) to improve its understanding of the Digital Preservation System (DPS) marketplace and inform future procurement requirements. The engagement is intended to: • Increase understanding of available DPS solutions. • Identify common and differentiating capabilities. • Understand implementation approaches. • Explore pricing and support models. • Inform future procurement requirements. This exercise is not a procurement and is not intended to identify a preferred supplier.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on July 27, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 070922-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Historic England

Historic England has issued 79 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 8 currently open and 55 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, Information & Communication Technology, and Culture, Heritage & Tourism. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and UK Contracts Finder. Most recent publication: July 27, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is £220,000 - £220,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 070922-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Historic England in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Consulting contract in the Information & Communication Technology sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.