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UK SBS IT17066 Renewal of IBM Spectrum LSF license support

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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08 May 2017 at 15:03

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06 Mar 2017 at 16:08

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process pertains to the renewal of software support for the IBM Spectrum LSF license by UK Shared Business Services Limited (UK SBS) for the Scientific Computing Division (SCD) of the STFC. The tender, titled “UK SBS IT17066 Renewal of IBM Spectrum LSF license support,” falls under the IT services and software package sector, with a deadline for tender submissions set for 17th March 2017. The contract period will commence on 23rd March 2017 and run until 22nd March 2018. The procurement method is classified as ‘Other,’ and the estimated value of the contract is £32,659.61, aimed at ensuring the continuation of critical software support for a large deployment approximating 10,000 license units at STFC RAL.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT support services, software licensing, and related consultancy. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in software support for large computing infrastructures or experience with IBM products would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with innovative solutions in IT services can leverage this opportunity to grow and strengthen their market presence, providing essential support to national computing facilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UK SBS IT17066 Renewal of IBM Spectrum LSF license support

Notice Description

The requirement is to renew software support for the IBM software product used by the STFC SCD called Spectrum LSF for the period of one year. The IBM Spectrum LSF software (previously called Platform LSF) has been annually purchased and upgraded over a number of years. We have a very large (~10,000 license units) deployment of Spectrum LSF at STFC RAL and it is a key part of high profile National and world leading computing infrastructures that SCD runs for multiple services. Without continued support and upgrade for the software asset we've purchased over the previous years we will lose the value of a significant asset impacting the science capability and STFC's reputation for supporting national computing facilities. Included in this specification is: * Access to documentation is provided electronically under the support agreement. * The registration of the support contract with IBM is required to be renewed by 1st April * Direct access to IBM software support is required to provide access to new software versions and the right to raise technical support queries. About UK Shared Business Services Putting the business into shared services UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) brings a commercial attitude to the public sector; helping our customers improve efficiency, generate savings and modernise. It is our vision to become the leading provider for our customers of shared business services in the UK public sector, continuously reducing cost and improving quality of business services for Government and the public sector. Our broad range of expert services is shared by our customers. This allows our customers the freedom to focus resources on core activities; innovating and transforming their own organisations. Core services include Procurement, Finance, Grants Admissions, Human Resources, Payroll, ISS, and Property Asset Management all underpinned by our Service Delivery and Contact Centre teams. UK SBS is a people rather than task focused business. It's what makes us different to the traditional transactional shared services centre. What is more, being a not-for-profit organisation owned by its customers, UK SBS' goals are aligned with the public sector and delivering best value for the UK taxpayer. UK Shared Business Services Ltd changed its name from RCUK Shared Services Centre Ltd in March 2013. Our Customers Growing from a foundation of supporting the Research Councils, 2012/13 saw Business Innovation and Skills (BIS) transition their procurement to UK SBS and Crown Commercial Service (CSS - previously Government Procurement Service) Additional information: UK Shared Business Services eSourcing As part of the strategic alliance between UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) and Crown Commercial Service (CCS), UK SBS can use the CCS eSourcing Suite for future procurements. If you have not yet registered on the eSourcing Suite, this can be done online at https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk by following the link 'Register for CCS eSourcing'. Please note that, to register, you must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation which you are registering, who will be entering into a contract if invited to do so. Once you have registered on the eSourcing Suite, a registered user can express an interest for a specific procurement. This is done by emailing expressionofinterest@crowncommercial.gov.uk. Your email must clearly state: the name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for; the name of the registered Bidder; and the name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email. Crown Commercial Service will process the email and then enable the Bidder to access the procurement online via the e-Sourcing Suite. The registered user will receive a notification email to alert them once this has been done. The Sourcing documents can then be accessed on the eSourcing Suite at: https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk using the instructions detailed in the Specification documents within Contracts Finder. As a user of the e-Sourcing Suite you will have access to Emptoris email messaging service which facilitates all messages sent to you and from you in relation to any specific RFX event. Please note it is your responsibility to access these emails on a regular basis to ensure you have sight of all relevant information. For technical assistance on use of the e-Sourcing Suite please contact Crown Commercial Service Helpdesk : Telephone: 0345 010 3503 Training documents to support Bidders utilise Emptoris CCS eSourcing are available in the Contracts Finder Tender documents section.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-95741aff-1ed0-49c2-93b4-aec7b5051436
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dcf6eac1-7756-4f4b-adf3-b3544023a5b6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

48 - Software package and information systems

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

CPV Codes

30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£32,659 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Mar 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 20178 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2018 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
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON,
Postcode
SN2 1FF
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OCF

Further Information

Notice Documents

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