Award

Contract Award - Media Asset Management System (MAMS) for RAF Media and Comms

ROYAL AIR FORCE

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Award

13 Mar 2020 at 09:22

Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Air Force has completed the procurement process for a Media Asset Management System (MAMS) to support its Media and Communications department, having awarded the contract to Imagen Limited. This procurement, initiated through a selective call-off from the Crown Commercial Service's G-Cloud 11 Framework, involved a total contract value of £43,000. The awarded contract period begins on 1 April 2020 and concludes on 31 March 2022, with the tender process formally concluded as of 10 March 2020, and the award notice published on 13 March 2020. The service falls under the broader category of storage media loading software packages, primarily serving the defence sector located in the South East of England.

This contract presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) well-versed in software solutions for media management to expand their footprint in the public sector. Companies that specialise in cloud-based content management systems, particularly those familiar with government procurement processes, will find this contract attractive for potential future collaborations with the RAF or similar organisations. Engaging in such tenders can not only enhance business growth but also establish essential connections within the defence industry.

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Notice Title

Contract Award - Media Asset Management System (MAMS) for RAF Media and Comms

Notice Description

This notice is for the award of a Media Asset Management System for RAF Media and Comms to Imagen Limited. The objective of this is to purchase a cloud-based content archive system for use across the Royal Air Force Media and Communications department. This Requirement was procured through the Crown Commercial Service's G-Cloud 11 Framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9df58c8f-888e-44f2-94c8-8d9316d7fb5d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2966c0ab-4158-4b4e-a588-53558f5187c9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48750000 - Storage media loading software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£43,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£43,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Mar 20205 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2022 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROYAL AIR FORCE
Contact Name
Lewis Jeacock
Contact Email
lewis.jeacock101@mod.uk
Contact Phone
01494 494361

Buyer Location

Locality
WALTERS ASH
Postcode
HP14 4UE
Post Town
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Ridgeway West
Westminster Constituency
Mid Buckinghamshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IMAGEN

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