Award

Optimus Annual Software Maintenance

THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

03 May 2019 at 14:24

Award Notice
Tender

17 Apr 2019 at 13:15

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Archives is seeking services for the "Optimus Annual Software Maintenance" contract, which pertains to the maintenance of its management information systems. The procurement process is currently in the Award stage, with the relevant contract having been awarded on 30th April 2019, with a total value of £22,422. The contract period runs from 1st May 2019 to 30th April 2021. This tender falls under the services category, specifically focusing on software packages and information systems, with delivery required at their location in Richmond upon Thames, England. The open procurement method was used, allowing for broad participation.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly those specialising in IT services such as consulting, software development, and system maintenance. Businesses that have experience in providing maintenance services for software systems would be especially well-suited to compete for this contract. SMEs in the software and IT support sectors can leverage their capabilities to offer competitive proposals, contributing to their growth in the public procurement market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Optimus Annual Software Maintenance

Notice Description

Maintenance for Optimus management information systems.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-74b86c0c-6dc2-44bb-bf10-6e7e0422cf6f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9eb7e7ed-0ebc-4032-a2cf-db74fa732c56
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

50 - Repair and maintenance services

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

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£22,422 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 May 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Apr 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 20196 years ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2019 - 30 Apr 2021 2-3 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
THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@nationalarchives.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
RICHMOND UPON THAMES
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

OPTICHROME COMPUTER SYSTEMS

Further Information

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