The subject of this framework contract is the provision of:

• audit and consultancy services regarding policy, procedures and governance in the domain of long-term digital preservation; and

• consultancy services regarding technical aspects of long-term digital preservation.

The scope of this framework contract is the provision of audit and consultancy services regarding long-term digital preservation for EU institutions.

The successful tenderers will provide the archiving teams of the EU institutions or bodies with the following support regarding policies, procedures and governance:

• audit services — by auditing the long-term digital preservation activities in order to ensure the availability, authenticity, integrity and accessibility of archived data over time;

• consultancy — by providing guidance and know-how in the technical aspects of long-term digital preservation.