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Micro Focus COBOL Support and Maintenance

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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14 Nov 2022 at 16:24

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions has awarded a contract for "Micro Focus COBOL Support and Maintenance" valued at GBP 364,982. The procurement method used was selective, with a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is from October 31, 2022, to October 30, 2023. The tender closed on October 5, 2022, and the contract was awarded on October 25, 2022. The award was granted to Softcat plc.

This contracting opportunity with the Department for Work and Pensions presents a chance for businesses specializing in software support services to engage in providing Micro Focus COBOL support and maintenance. Companies with experience in managing large-scale software projects may find this opportunity particularly suitable due to the nature of the services required and the contract's duration.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Micro Focus COBOL Support and Maintenance

Notice Description

Support and maintenance for existing Micro Focus COBOL licences for a period of 12 months from 31 October 2022.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-826d3c15-db98-4c3a-8659-a5e141a6fabd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c32013f-659f-49a8-9b72-73acd170ebcd
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£364,982 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£364,982 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Nov 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Oct 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Oct 20223 years ago
Contract Period
31 Oct 2022 - 30 Oct 2023 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
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
BLACKPOOL
Postcode
FY4 5ES
Post Town
Blackpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD42 Blackpool
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Blackpool
Electoral Ward
Stanley
Westminster Constituency
Blackpool South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

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