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prj_4739 - IBM WebSphere renewal

NHS DIGITAL

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the renewal of IBM WebSphere licences was conducted by NHS Digital, based in Leeds, England. This contract falls under the industry category of software package and information systems, with a total value of £70,000. The procurement method used was selective, and the tender period concluded on 24th September 2020, while the contract period commenced on 1st November 2020 and will end on 31st October 2021.

This tender opportunity presents significant potential for businesses specialising in software solutions, particularly those able to provide licence renewals, support, and maintenance services. SMEs are encouraged to compete, especially those with experience in framework agreements and subscription-based software services. Companies looking to enter this market should focus on demonstrating their capability to deliver effective support and uphold security measures, which are critical given the nature of the services being procured.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

prj_4739 - IBM WebSphere renewal

Notice Description

Renewal of IBM Licences, Support and Maintenance Software is subscription based on a 1 + 1 contract to allow continued use with the possibility of extension after the first year, other software requires maintenance agreement to enable upgrade / patching including security updates protection. Support allows our support team to raise support calls should issues occur with the software in service The current subscription expires on 31/10/20 & there is no further extension provision within the current contract (CON_2549). We will be putting a new contract in place for a further 12 months subscriptions and will be accessing the reseller market via CCS TPAS framework in order to facilitate this.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-960179d0-1f4e-414e-9513-b86641bdf637
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/921cba47-a597-491b-a1da-bcf81ada2798
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
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
£70,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Sep 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Sep 20205 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2020 - 31 Oct 2021 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
NHS DIGITAL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
enquiries@nhs.net
Contact Phone
0

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 6AE
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTWARE BOX

Further Information

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