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Transparency Notice - Contract Awarded for Provision of Support and Maintenance of the Optimus Management information System

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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24 Mar 2020 at 16:12

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process pertains to the MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, which has awarded a contract for the provision of support and maintenance of the Optimus Management Information System. This service falls under the software maintenance and repair services category. The contract has been awarded following a single tender action, with a total value of £60,371.39. The contract period commences on 1st May 2020 and will conclude on 30th April 2023. This award notice was published on 24th March 2020, following the tender period that ended on 11th March 2020, and the delivery address is located in HA4 6NG, England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in software maintenance and information technology services. Businesses that can offer reliable support and upgrades for management information systems will find this a fitting opportunity. Given the direct procurement method employed, smaller firms may have a competitive advantage if they can demonstrate quality service delivery and value for money, particularly in government contracts where compliance and efficiency are paramount.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Transparency Notice - Contract Awarded for Provision of Support and Maintenance of the Optimus Management information System

Notice Description

This contract has been awarded following single tender action. This is a notice for transparency purposes and contract award.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ed8dd6e0-d561-4ce7-aba1-8dba431aa002
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c42c5cc-8102-491b-b06c-c8ff42826ae0
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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72267000 - Software maintenance and repair services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,371 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£60,371 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Mar 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Mar 20205 years ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2020 - 30 Apr 2023 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
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HUNTINGDON
Postcode
PE28 2EA
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Huntingdonshire
Electoral Ward
Hemingford Grey & Houghton
Westminster Constituency
Huntingdon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OPTICHROME COMPUTER SYSTEMS

Further Information

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