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G Cloud 14 Call Off Contract - Heritage Gateway API Hosting & Support (ETL and GraphDB)

HISTORIC ENGLAND

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19 Mar 2025 at 09:44

Summary of the contracting process

Historic England has completed a public procurement process titled "G Cloud 14 Call Off Contract - Heritage Gateway API Hosting & Support (ETL and GraphDB)" under the G-Cloud 14 framework (RM1557.14). This contract, classified under data-processing services (CPV code 72310000), involves hosting and supporting the API and ETL process for the Heritage Gateway. The contract period spans three years from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2028, with an optional extension of one additional year until 31st March 2029. The procurement method used was a limited procedure, allowing for a direct award without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract has been awarded to Ember Technology Ltd, a SME based in Glenrothes, UK, and was signed on 18th March 2025 for a total value of 139,200 GBP.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in data-processing and database systems. Given the contract's requirements for API hosting and ETL support, companies with expertise in these areas, particularly those familiar with government frameworks like G-Cloud 14, are well-suited to take part in similar future contracts. The detailed and extended project timeline also allows businesses to plan long-term resource allocation and strategic partnerships. SMEs, like Ember Technology Ltd, have a competitive edge in such tenders due to their agility and capability to provide specialised solutions tailored to specific needs.

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Notice Title

G Cloud 14 Call Off Contract - Heritage Gateway API Hosting & Support (ETL and GraphDB)

Notice Description

Call Off Contract under G Cloud 14 Framework Agreement (RM1557.14). To host and support the API and ETL process that allows data for inclusion in the Heritage Gateway. Contract initial period is three years from 01/04/2025 - 31/03/2028 with an optional 1 year extension until 31/03/2029.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Call Off Contract under G Cloud 14 Framework Agreement (RM1557.14). To host and support the API and ETL process that allows data for inclusion in the Heritage Gateway. Contract initial period is three years from 01/04/2025 - 31/03/2028 with an optional 1 year extension until 31/03/2029.

Procurement Information

The Contract was awarded under the G-Cloud 14 framework agreement (RM1557.14). Under this framework there is the option for direct award, where the buyer has short listed suppliers and evaluated the most appropriate supplier from the CCS website.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04eede
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010066-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48610000 - Database systems

72310000 - Data-processing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£139,200 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HISTORIC ENGLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement-he@historicengland.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 2EH
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Mannington and Western
Westminster Constituency
Swindon South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EMBER TECHNOLOGY

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