---
title: "Finance Systems Support Contract"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-804d32fd-4539-47a6-b8fc-8e0c0696829a"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES"
published: "2019-08-01"
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# Finance Systems Support Contract

Buyer: THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-804d32fd-4539-47a6-b8fc-8e0c0696829a

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## Summary

The Finance Systems Support Contract was initiated by The National Archives, located in Richmond upon Thames, England. The procurement process is at the award stage, having officially been awarded on 1st August 2019, with the contract set to commence on 1st September 2019 and run until 31st August 2020. This limited procurement method involved a competitive quotation process below the threshold, with the tender period concluding on 8th July 2019. The contract is classified under the Software package and information systems category, with additional classifications in repair and maintenance services and installation services.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in software maintenance and support services. Companies that can provide comprehensive support and assurance for finance systems, specifically for platforms akin to IPOS and SUN, would be well-suited to compete for such tenders. The emphasis on competitive quotations indicates a favourable environment for agile and adaptable suppliers seeking to expand their market share in public sector services.

## Notice

Provide support maintenance and software-assurance services for our on premise Finance Department systems (i.e. IPOS and SUN).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4294e513-6159-40a8-a1b0-c5105e87a283 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Aug 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jul 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jul 2019 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2019 - 31 Aug 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | SAPPHIRE SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 51 - Installation services (except software)

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
- 51000000 - Installation services (except software)

## Release History

- 1 Aug 2019 at 13:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4294e513-6159-40a8-a1b0-c5105e87a283
- 26 Jun 2019 at 14:00 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33bbe365-f9b3-4e59-a819-a16f3b288af6
- 18 Jun 2019 at 14:59 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33bbe365-f9b3-4e59-a819-a16f3b288af6
- 29 May 2019 at 13:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33bbe365-f9b3-4e59-a819-a16f3b288af6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4294e513-6159-40a8-a1b0-c5105e87a283
  1st August 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33bbe365-f9b3-4e59-a819-a16f3b288af6
  26th June 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/835eb8cf-b7dd-46f3-a811-be9ee4dd3951
  Invitation to Tender
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/494e2e45-c404-4a24-b2b6-346e8715287d
  Amended Invitation to Tender
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/922ffcb0-b860-4c98-a866-7493c28073d5
  Clarification questions and answers

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