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UKGWA DB Support

THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES

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04 Mar 2026 at 12:04

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, initiated by The National Archives, involved the tender for UKGWA Database Support, specifically within the industry category of software development services. The procurement method was selective, employing a call-off from a framework agreement. The primary buying organisation, located in Richmond, England (postal code TW9 4DU), concluded this process by awarding the contract on 20 February 2026, with an active award being published on 4 March 2026. The contract, valued at £240,000, spans from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2028.

This tender offers notable opportunities for business expansion, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in industry-specific software development. With The National Archives serving as the contracting authority, businesses that can efficiently manage maintenance issues on a call-off basis will find this contract conducive for growth. The successful supplier, Mobilise Cloud Services Ltd, exemplifies how businesses focusing on software solutions can leverage such opportunities to enhance their service and industry presence.

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Notice Title

UKGWA DB Support

Notice Description

The Buyer may ask the Supplier from time to time to undertake various maintenance issues, on a call-off Statement of Work basis. Works and price(s) to be agreed at that time.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cc4b0b17-066a-4757-90cf-593710634375
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc01b8da-1d09-4863-8c9c-029886d0d671
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

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


CPV Codes

72212100 - Industry specific software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Feb 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 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
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

MOBILISE CLOUD SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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