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FARMS hardware support and maintenance

CROWN PROSECUTION SERVICE

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14 Aug 2018 at 14:42

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Crown Prosecution Service seeking maintenance and support for the hardware that underpins the CPS Finance and Accounting Records Management Service (FARMS) system. This is a completed tender titled "FARMS hardware support and maintenance," classified under the industry category of IT equipment maintenance (CPV: 50312610). The contract has a total value of £37,817 and commenced on 1 August 2018, running until 31 July 2019. The procurement was executed via a direct method as a single tender action below threshold, with the tender period closing on 31 July 2018.

This tender presents a notable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the IT services sector, particularly those specialising in hardware maintenance and support. With the contract's focus on providing ongoing support and maintenance for critical financial systems, businesses that have expertise in managing IT infrastructure and a robust service delivery model would be well-suited to compete for similar opportunities in future tenders within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

FARMS hardware support and maintenance

Notice Description

Contract for the provision of maintenance and support for hardware underpinning the CPS Finance and Accounting Records Management Service (FARMS) system.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1dbef7b3-7b2b-47e2-b204-89f923b720d0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce540b19-d63b-48e3-a9e5-b01d1258df4f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50312610 - Maintenance of information technology equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£37,817 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£37,817 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Aug 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20187 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2018 - 31 Jul 2019 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CROWN PROSECUTION SERVICE
Contact Name
Michael Williams
Contact Email
michael.williams2@cps.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 9HS
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales
Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
Borough & Bankside
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IBM UNITED KINGDOM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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