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title: "Core Switches Support"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-dc53bb8a-0187-47b5-9a40-966afc8b1886"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES"
published: "2022-03-07"
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# Core Switches Support

Buyer: THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dc53bb8a-0187-47b5-9a40-966afc8b1886

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## Summary

The National Archives is seeking to procure support for its core switches infrastructure through the tender titled "Core Switches Support." This procurement process, classified under the category of "Software package and information systems" and "IT services," is currently in the Award stage following the completion of the tender, which was published on 4th February 2022. The tender period ended on 17th February 2022, and the contract commenced on 4th March 2022, set to conclude on 3rd March 2023. The process followed an open procurement method, described as an open procedure below threshold, with the awarded contract valued at £4,780.80.

This opportunity is particularly advantageous for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in IT support services and infrastructure management, allowing them to engage with a respected public sector client. Businesses with expertise in software development, consulting, and internet support would be well-suited to compete, leveraging this contract to expand their operational footprint and establish long-term relationships within the public sector. The contract could potentially lead to further opportunities as the buyer continues to invest in its IT infrastructure.

## Notice

To procure a support partner and contract for our current core switches infrastructure to go live 04.03.2022

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d363226-9537-406e-8f6a-2e68b67ebada |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | 4 Mar 2022 - 3 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,780 |
| 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 | TELEFONICA TECH |

## 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

- 7 Mar 2022 at 14:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d363226-9537-406e-8f6a-2e68b67ebada
- 14 Feb 2022 at 09:47 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79b3aa9f-18ff-4bf2-b420-245e9c78e81a
- 4 Feb 2022 at 12:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79b3aa9f-18ff-4bf2-b420-245e9c78e81a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d363226-9537-406e-8f6a-2e68b67ebada
  7th March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79b3aa9f-18ff-4bf2-b420-245e9c78e81a
  14th February 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3df90d10-9469-4804-943e-40af8198943b
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4d7b468f-0bf0-4e02-8125-872f1cddae3a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8e3f1fd2-122a-4135-b8e5-06f31a5bab41
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/164214f6-885e-4f54-9196-8685148ed9a1

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