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Forum Sentry Licence Renewal

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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26 Jul 2022 at 11:15

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process involves a tender titled "Forum Sentry Licence Renewal" initiated by the Department for Work and Pensions, located in Manchester, England. The procurement focuses on the software package and information systems industry, with a total contract value of £521,591.98. The procurement method used is selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. Although the tender period ended on 1st June 2022, the contract is active and runs from 25th August 2022 until 24th August 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in software and IT services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the project aligns well with their capabilities. Businesses offering Forum Sentry subscription licences, technical support, and related software solutions would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future, as the procurement emphasises adaptability and innovative service delivery in the technology sector.

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Notice Title

Forum Sentry Licence Renewal

Notice Description

This contract provides the department with Forum Sentry subscription licences and support.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3e7077f2-01b1-4101-a2ce-188b11c1b6bf
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5bb0f7de-2843-4355-b006-3138dd03c036
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£521,591 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£521,591 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jun 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jul 20223 years ago
Contract Period
24 Aug 2022 - 24 Aug 2024 2-3 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

COMPUTACENTER (UK

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