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Provision of Cobol Servers Support

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE

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31 Jan 2022 at 17:04

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by the Intellectual Property Office, pertains to the provision of Cobol Servers Support. This contract falls under the software-related services category (CPV code 72260000) and was located in Newport, United Kingdom. The procurement method used was limited, through a competitive quotation process valued at £31,916.18. The tender period concluded on 30 December 2021, while the contract commenced on 31 January 2022 and is set to run until 30 January 2023.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the IT and software service sector, particularly those specialising in support services for Cobol servers. Companies of various sizes may compete, especially those with the capability to deliver competitive quotations for technical support and maintenance services. Given the nature of the contract, larger firms with a solid track record in software support, like Micro Focus Ltd, may be particularly well-suited for this opportunity, alongside other established service providers looking to expand their market presence.

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Notice Title

Provision of Cobol Servers Support

Notice Description

Provision of Cobol Servers Support

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5110297-3cb4-47da-99a3-e0f7426e929a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72260000 - Software-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£31,916 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£31,916 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jan 20224 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jan 2022 - 30 Jan 2023 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE
Contact Name
IPO Commercial
Contact Email
sonia.khambhaita@ipo.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
NP10 8QQ
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newport
Electoral Ward
Tredegar Park and Marshfield
Westminster Constituency
Newport West and Islwyn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MICRO FOCUS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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