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VME MIPS Support & Maintenance

Department for Work & Pensions

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "VME MIPS Support & Maintenance" contract, issued by the Department for Work and Pensions, has concluded successfully. This contract, valued at £3,399,314, falls under the software package and information systems industry category, with a primary focus on providing support and maintenance for the Fujitsu VME platform. The procurement method used was a limited, negotiated procedure without prior publication, indicating the contract was awarded directly to the selected supplier, Fujitsu Services Limited. The official contract period commenced on 24th February 2020 and is set to run until 31st December 2020. This procurement process was completed with the final award update published on 16th April 2020.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for companies operating in the software services sector, particularly those that may offer ongoing technical support and maintenance services. Given the large scale of the outgoing incumbent, Fujitsu Services Limited, there may be openings for smaller or specialised firms that can provide niche services or better pricing models. Businesses with capabilities in systems maintenance, technical support, or similar offerings, especially those familiar with the Fujitsu VME platform, would be well-positioned to explore potential future contracts or collaborative arrangements within the public sector procurement landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

VME MIPS Support & Maintenance

Notice Description

VME Million Instructions Per Second (MIPS) Support & Maintenance to enable to the continued use of the Fujitsu VME Platform. The Contract is for 10 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8b89bb89-3672-46d3-a6f5-a504735f25b6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fdccb47-1ff7-46ed-98f3-955f75ba581e
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£3,399,314 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,399,314 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Feb 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Feb 20206 years ago
Contract Period
24 Feb 2020 - 31 Dec 2020 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 & 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
Postcode Area
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

Fujitsu Services Ltd

Further Information

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