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IBM Software Support

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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10 Feb 2021 at 10:46

Summary of the contracting process

The current procurement process involves the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), seeking support services related to IBM software. This tender, titled "IBM Software Support," falls under the software support services industry category and is based in Manchester, England. The award for the contract, valued at £4,250,000, was made on 19 November 2020, and the contract period is set to span from 1 January 2021 to 31 December 2022. The procurement method utilised was selective, with the contract being a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in software support services. Companies that are adept in providing IT support and maintenance, especially those familiar with IBM products, would be well-positioned to leverage such government contracts for business growth. With the crown contracting authority's emphasis on supporting SMEs, this creates a fertile ground for competitive bids from businesses looking to expand their presence in the public sector.

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Notice Title

IBM Software Support

Notice Description

24 month contract to provide IBM Software Support services for DWP

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-09bedc95-7549-4426-9be5-b7d2da18283d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e098ffe5-10dd-48b1-bb57-44efd2361980
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72261000 - Software support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,250,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,250,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Nov 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Nov 20205 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2022 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M2 3AA
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRAMBLE HUB

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