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title: "Finance System Upgrade"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1d0ec631-0557-47c9-b47d-1688bf5572b9"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES"
published: "2017-10-24"
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# Finance System Upgrade

Buyer: THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1d0ec631-0557-47c9-b47d-1688bf5572b9

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## Summary

The National Archives has successfully completed a procurement process for the "Finance System Upgrade", aimed at enhancing their software packages and information systems. This tender, classified under IT services and software development, had a contract period from 11 October 2017 to 28 February 2018, following a direct procurement method through a single tender action below the threshold. The procurement concluded with a contract award on 10 October 2017, with a total contract value of £32,572.50. The specific delivery for the upgrade took place at their location in Richmond, England, with the tender period closing on 10 October 2017.

This award presents significant opportunities for IT service providers and software development companies looking to expand their service offerings. Businesses experienced in upgrading and integrating finance systems, particularly within publicly funded organisations, would be well positioned to compete for similar contracts in the future. The contracting authority's focus on improving operational efficiencies through modern software solutions highlights a growing demand in the public sector for specialised IT expertise.

## Notice

Upgrade of the following systems to latest versions: SUN Systems V6.3 iPOS 5.7.5 Q&A 10.1.5 eRemit 5.4.3.1 SPindle Professional Sapphire Power Tools

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e410cda8-db9a-457c-86b0-62d45076f3ee |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Oct 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Oct 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Oct 2017 |
| Contract period | 10 Oct 2017 - 28 Feb 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £32,572 |
| 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 | THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES |
| Locality | RICHMOND |
| Post town | Twickenham |
| Postcode | TW9 4DU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West |
| ITL 3 | TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames |
| Local authority | Richmond upon Thames |
| Electoral ward | Kew |
| Westminster constituency | Richmond Park |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SAPPHIRE SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 24 Oct 2017 at 12:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e410cda8-db9a-457c-86b0-62d45076f3ee

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e410cda8-db9a-457c-86b0-62d45076f3ee
  24th October 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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