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title: "FINDS - National Footwear System (NFS) Maintenance and Support"
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# FINDS - National Footwear System (NFS) Maintenance and Support

Buyer: HOME OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-116a897f-2c38-472c-8f67-ea742ea53197

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "FINDS - National Footwear System (NFS) Maintenance and Support" has been completed by the Home Office. This contract involves the re-procurement of software maintenance and support services for the National Footwear System and falls under the database software development services industry category. The procurement was conducted through a direct method, specifically a single tender action below the threshold. The contract period spans from 1st April 2026 to 30th September 2029, and the tender was awarded to Bluestar Software Limited. This project serves multiple regions, including the United Kingdom, Europe, and beyond, with the headquarters located in London.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in database software development services. The direct procurement method suggests this is suitable for businesses that can provide specialised, high-quality services within a limited competitive field. Given the project's scale and complexity, it is ideal for large-scale enterprises or SMEs with proven expertise and capabilities in software maintenance for governmental systems. The successful bidder, Bluestar Software Limited, demonstrates the level of capability required to fulfil such contracts, indicating opportunities for businesses capable of meeting similar demands. The tender's scope, covering diverse locations, emphasises the potential for broad-based industry growth and expansion.

## Notice

Re-procurement of software maintenance and support for the National Footwear System

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/065324d4-57fa-4a18-a648-90be8ba69794 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 30 Sep 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £922,193 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £922,193 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HOME OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BLUESTAR SOFTWARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72212610 - Database software development services

## Release History

- 7 Apr 2026 at 14:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/065324d4-57fa-4a18-a648-90be8ba69794

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/065324d4-57fa-4a18-a648-90be8ba69794
  7th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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