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title: "Gateway API Prototype"
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buyer: "HISTORIC ENGLAND LIMITED"
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# Gateway API Prototype

Buyer: HISTORIC ENGLAND LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ffe7fa7f-cc64-4a6e-9145-c8517ee2df5e

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "Gateway API Prototype" was awarded to Idox Software Limited by HISTORIC ENGLAND LIMITED. The contract, valued at £13,950 GBP, involved developing a prototype API for data harvesting from Historic Environment Records. The procurement method used was a direct single tender action. The tender period ended on March 1, 2023, with a contract period running from March 2, 2023, to August 31, 2023, based in Swindon, United Kingdom. The main procurement category was services.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses in software development services to participate in projects involving database and operating software development. As the contract was awarded through a direct single tender action, businesses suited for smaller-scale projects may find this opportunity appealing. It also highlights the importance of engaging with HISTORIC ENGLAND LIMITED for future similar opportunities in the services sector.

## Notice

20 days of development for a prototype API as a proof of concept that data can be harvested from Historic Environment Records that use Idox's HBSMR software so that it can be mapped and published to the planned new Heritage Gateway website.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/feead80a-a251-4661-90c0-6e9bde6fa9de |
| 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 | 15 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | 2 Mar 2023 - 31 Aug 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £13,950 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £13,950 |
| 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 | HISTORIC ENGLAND LIMITED |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 2EH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Mannington and Western |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IDOX SOFTWARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72212600 - Database and operating software development services

## Release History

- 15 Mar 2023 at 14:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/feead80a-a251-4661-90c0-6e9bde6fa9de

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/feead80a-a251-4661-90c0-6e9bde6fa9de
  15th March 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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