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title: "This Contract has already been awarded and this notice is being published to meet Transparency obligations only. Support & Maintenance of the Optimus Management Information System"
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# This Contract has already been awarded and this notice is being published to meet Transparency obligations only. Support & Maintenance of the Optimus Management Information System

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a7045fac-a5fa-4973-94cb-d1096f8f49be

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Ministry of Defence, which has awarded a contract titled "Support & Maintenance of the Optimus Management Information System." This procurement falls within the software maintenance and repair services category and is located in London, United Kingdom. The contract, with a total value of £32,748, was initiated through a limited procurement method, meaning it was awarded without prior publication of a contract notice. The contract period commenced on 1st May 2017 and will run until 30th April 2020. This summary is provided for transparency as the tender is now complete.

This contract presents a unique opportunity for businesses specialising in software maintenance and management systems, particularly those with similar capabilities in managing proprietary systems. Given that the contract was awarded to Optichrome Computer Systems Ltd, which holds the Intellectual Property Rights for the Optimus MIS, companies looking to compete in future tenders should have a strong background in software services and the ability to manage bespoke systems effectively. Small and medium-sized enterprises that offer specialised IT services may find significant growth potential by engaging with such procurement opportunities in the future.

## Notice

Support & Maintenance of the Optimus Management Information System. This was a single source procurement as Optichrome Computer Systems Ltd own the Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) of the Optimus MIS and are the only UK MIS provider who are legally entitled to manage and maintain the Optimus database. This contract has been awarded and is being published to meet Transparency obligations only. This is not a call for interest.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/892de1e9-2ca9-4aa1-ab91-68f1febc416e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award of contract without prior publication of a contract notice |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Jul 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Apr 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Apr 2017 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2017 - 30 Apr 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £32,748 |
| 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 | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | RAF WYTON |
| Post town | Peterborough |
| Postcode | PE28 2EA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC |
| Local authority | Huntingdonshire |
| Electoral ward | Hemingford Grey & Houghton |
| Westminster constituency | Huntingdon |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OPTICHROME COMPUTER SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72267000 - Software maintenance and repair services

## Release History

- 3 Jul 2017 at 10:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/892de1e9-2ca9-4aa1-ab91-68f1febc416e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/892de1e9-2ca9-4aa1-ab91-68f1febc416e
  3rd July 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/52a54f75-5be5-4669-9016-4bc2536be74f
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