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09 Jul 2026 at 14:37

Summary of the contracting process

Cambridgeshire County Council, located at New Shire Hall Emery Crescent, Alconbury Weald, Huntingdon, procured a new Catalogue system for its Archives Service, titled "Archives Catalogue Procurement." This procurement, classified as a services contract under the information technology category, was completed with METADATIS LTD as the supplier. The contract was active as of 27 February 2026, with a completion date set for 27 February 2031, and had a total value of GBP 39,600. This process was part of a sub-central government procurement, executed using a below-threshold method of unknown specifics. Award details were published on 9 July 2026, and the service delivery region is UKH12 in the United Kingdom.

This procurement provides significant business growth opportunities for small and medium enterprises, particularly those specialising in software development and IT services. Companies experienced in delivering software packages and IT consulting services would find this contract well-suited to their expertise. Engaging with contracts such as these can not only bolster business portfolios with substantial government work but also establish ongoing relationships with local government buyers like Cambridgeshire County Council, enhancing future procurement opportunities and collaborations in the IT service sector.

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Notice Title

Archives Catalogue Procurement

Notice Description

Cambridgeshire County Council required the procurement of a new Catalogue system for it's Archives Service

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c7cf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064835-2026
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

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£39,600 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Feb 20264 months ago
Contract Period
27 Feb 2026 - 27 Feb 2031 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
CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ALCONBURY WEALD, HUNTINGDON
Postcode
PE28 4YE
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
The Stukeleys
Westminster Constituency
Huntingdon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

METADATIS

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