Award

Finance System Upgrade

THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES

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Award

24 Oct 2017 at 12:03

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Archives has successfully completed a procurement process for the "Finance System Upgrade", aimed at enhancing their software packages and information systems. This tender, classified under IT services and software development, had a contract period from 11 October 2017 to 28 February 2018, following a direct procurement method through a single tender action below the threshold. The procurement concluded with a contract award on 10 October 2017, with a total contract value of £32,572.50. The specific delivery for the upgrade took place at their location in Richmond, England, with the tender period closing on 10 October 2017.

This award presents significant opportunities for IT service providers and software development companies looking to expand their service offerings. Businesses experienced in upgrading and integrating finance systems, particularly within publicly funded organisations, would be well positioned to compete for similar contracts in the future. The contracting authority's focus on improving operational efficiencies through modern software solutions highlights a growing demand in the public sector for specialised IT expertise.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Finance System Upgrade

Notice Description

Upgrade of the following systems to latest versions: SUN Systems V6.3 iPOS 5.7.5 Q&A 10.1.5 eRemit 5.4.3.1 SPindle Professional Sapphire Power Tools

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1d0ec631-0557-47c9-b47d-1688bf5572b9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e410cda8-db9a-457c-86b0-62d45076f3ee
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£32,572 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Oct 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Oct 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Oct 20178 years ago
Contract Period
10 Oct 2017 - 28 Feb 2018 1-6 months
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
THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
RICHMOND
Postcode
TW9 4DU
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Richmond upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Kew
Westminster Constituency
Richmond Park

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SAPPHIRE SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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