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title: "Transparency Notice - Contract Awarded for Provision of Support and Maintenance of the Optimus Management information System"
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# Transparency Notice - Contract Awarded for Provision of Support and Maintenance of the Optimus Management information System

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ed8dd6e0-d561-4ce7-aba1-8dba431aa002

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to the MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, which has awarded a contract for the provision of support and maintenance of the Optimus Management Information System. This service falls under the software maintenance and repair services category. The contract has been awarded following a single tender action, with a total value of £60,371.39. The contract period commences on 1st May 2020 and will conclude on 30th April 2023. This award notice was published on 24th March 2020, following the tender period that ended on 11th March 2020, and the delivery address is located in HA4 6NG, England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in software maintenance and information technology services. Businesses that can offer reliable support and upgrades for management information systems will find this a fitting opportunity. Given the direct procurement method employed, smaller firms may have a competitive advantage if they can demonstrate quality service delivery and value for money, particularly in government contracts where compliance and efficiency are paramount.

## Notice

This contract has been awarded following single tender action. This is a notice for transparency purposes and contract award.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c42c5cc-8102-491b-b06c-c8ff42826ae0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Mar 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2020 - 30 Apr 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,371 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £60,371 |
| 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 | HUNTINGDON |
| 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 | Not specified |

## 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

- 24 Mar 2020 at 16:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c42c5cc-8102-491b-b06c-c8ff42826ae0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c42c5cc-8102-491b-b06c-c8ff42826ae0
  24th March 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/609cdf06-f2dc-4cde-8ef6-4b5699812bd1
  Contract Master - redacted
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/66500740-1603-41be-b6c4-daaf3a0023c7
  Annex C Actual Procurement Timescales

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