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FINDS - National Footwear System (NFS) Maintenance and Support

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07 Apr 2026 at 14:10

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "FINDS - National Footwear System (NFS) Maintenance and Support" has been completed by the Home Office. This contract involves the re-procurement of software maintenance and support services for the National Footwear System and falls under the database software development services industry category. The procurement was conducted through a direct method, specifically a single tender action below the threshold. The contract period spans from 1st April 2026 to 30th September 2029, and the tender was awarded to Bluestar Software Limited. This project serves multiple regions, including the United Kingdom, Europe, and beyond, with the headquarters located in London.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in database software development services. The direct procurement method suggests this is suitable for businesses that can provide specialised, high-quality services within a limited competitive field. Given the project's scale and complexity, it is ideal for large-scale enterprises or SMEs with proven expertise and capabilities in software maintenance for governmental systems. The successful bidder, Bluestar Software Limited, demonstrates the level of capability required to fulfil such contracts, indicating opportunities for businesses capable of meeting similar demands. The tender's scope, covering diverse locations, emphasises the potential for broad-based industry growth and expansion.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

FINDS - National Footwear System (NFS) Maintenance and Support

Notice Description

Re-procurement of software maintenance and support for the National Footwear System

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-116a897f-2c38-472c-8f67-ea742ea53197
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/065324d4-57fa-4a18-a648-90be8ba69794
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72212610 - Database software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£922,193 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£922,193 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
29 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 30 Sep 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HOME OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BLUESTAR SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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