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EMu Support and Maintenance 5-year agreement

ROYAL ARMOURIES MUSEUM

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30 Jun 2025 at 16:12

Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Armouries Museum, located in Leeds, United Kingdom, has concluded a procurement process titled "EMu Support and Maintenance 5-year agreement" in June 2025. The contracting stage is complete, having moved from tender to award, with Axiell ALM Ltd securing the contract for the provision of services in the industry category of technical support services, helpdesk and support services, and library, archives, museums, and other cultural services. The contract, valued at £60,034.48 excluding VAT and spanning from 1st July 2025 to 30th June 2030, underlines a robust support and maintenance framework for the EMu system at the museum.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software support and maintenance, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) like Axiell ALM Ltd, which won this competitive bid. Companies with expertise in maintaining technical systems, especially within the cultural services sector, can find similar opportunities for growth. The procurement method was specified as below threshold, suggesting potential accessibility for numerous businesses seeking to expand their service offerings in central government public authority contracts.

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Notice Title

EMu Support and Maintenance 5-year agreement

Notice Description

Required goods: Maintenance renewal from Axiell Services or works: EMu Support and Maintenance Cost for 5 years: PS60,034.48 (ex. VAT) Supply: Axiell to supply support and maintenance to the Royal Armouries for EMu via online customer service portal, service desk telephone. The scope of services to be provided under this 5-year agreement shall include, but not be limited to, the following: Software Updates and Upgrades: Provision of all applicable EMu software updates and upgrades released during the contract period, including associated documentation and installation support. Support via Service Desk (Hornbill) or Telephone/Teams: Responsive and reliable support services delivered through the Royal Armouries' designated service desk (Hornbill) or via telephone/Microsoft Teams, adhering to agreed-upon service level agreements (SLAs). Maintenance: Proactive maintenance services to ensure the ongoing stability, performance, and security of the EMu system, including but not limited to database maintenance, performance monitoring, and issue resolution. Regular Server Updates: Coordination and implementation of regular server updates, including necessary testing and validation, to maintain system security and compatibility. All server updates must be communicated with Documentation officer as per section "Contact".

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05564b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036253-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

71356300 - Technical support services

72253000 - Helpdesk and support services

92500000 - Library, archives, museums and other cultural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£60,034 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20257 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROYAL ARMOURIES MUSEUM
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@armouries.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS10 1LT
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AXIELL ALM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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