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title: "Optimus Annual Software Maintenance"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-74b86c0c-6dc2-44bb-bf10-6e7e0422cf6f"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES"
published: "2019-05-03"
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# Optimus Annual Software Maintenance

Buyer: THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-74b86c0c-6dc2-44bb-bf10-6e7e0422cf6f

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## Summary

The National Archives is seeking services for the "Optimus Annual Software Maintenance" contract, which pertains to the maintenance of its management information systems. The procurement process is currently in the Award stage, with the relevant contract having been awarded on 30th April 2019, with a total value of £22,422. The contract period runs from 1st May 2019 to 30th April 2021. This tender falls under the services category, specifically focusing on software packages and information systems, with delivery required at their location in Richmond upon Thames, England. The open procurement method was used, allowing for broad participation.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly those specialising in IT services such as consulting, software development, and system maintenance. Businesses that have experience in providing maintenance services for software systems would be especially well-suited to compete for this contract. SMEs in the software and IT support sectors can leverage their capabilities to offer competitive proposals, contributing to their growth in the public procurement market.

## Notice

Maintenance for Optimus management information systems.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9eb7e7ed-0ebc-4032-a2cf-db74fa732c56 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 May 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Apr 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Apr 2019 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2019 - 30 Apr 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £22,422 |
| 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 UPON THAMES |
| 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 | OPTICHROME COMPUTER SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 3 May 2019 at 14:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9eb7e7ed-0ebc-4032-a2cf-db74fa732c56
- 17 Apr 2019 at 13:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2405f7c0-076a-4be5-8b2b-b5744eea3e2e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9eb7e7ed-0ebc-4032-a2cf-db74fa732c56
  3rd May 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2405f7c0-076a-4be5-8b2b-b5744eea3e2e
  17th April 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a786b7a7-9b6d-489c-b0a9-526be35fcb8a
  ITT

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