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title: "Finance systems annual aupport"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-da309e3e-30b7-430e-bc65-75ea9607ff16"
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buyer: "THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES"
published: "2018-08-28"
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# Finance systems annual aupport

Buyer: THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-da309e3e-30b7-430e-bc65-75ea9607ff16

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## Summary

The National Archives, located in Richmond, England, has successfully completed a procurement process for "Finance systems annual support". This procurement falls under the IT services industry, specifically consulting and software development. The contract, awarded on 16 August 2018, is valued at £44,176.73 and covers the period from 1 September 2018 to 31 August 2019. The procurement method was a direct award via a single tender action, which was executed below threshold. The tender period concluded on 16 August 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT support and maintenance services, particularly those experienced in working with financial systems. Companies that are adept at providing software solutions and system maintenance for organisations will find this a fitting opportunity to expand their service offerings. Notably, the contract was awarded to Sapphire Systems plc, indicating a competitive environment that may favour established providers and those adept at meeting stringent governmental procurement standards.

## Notice

Annual Support & Maintenance for SUN Systems (20 users), Q&A Vision (25 users), IPOS (100 users), Advanced Inquiry (5 users), Jet (5 users), Spindle (5 users). From 1 September 2018 to 31 August 2019 inclusive.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e83a42d-b0fb-4f10-98ef-07f2c6524021 |
| 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 | 28 Aug 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Aug 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Aug 2018 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2018 - 31 Aug 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £44,176 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £44,176 |
| 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

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 28 Aug 2018 at 08:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e83a42d-b0fb-4f10-98ef-07f2c6524021

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e83a42d-b0fb-4f10-98ef-07f2c6524021
  28th August 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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