Award

IBM WebSphere Application Server (Thunderhead).

THE INSOLVENCY SERVICE

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Award

29 Apr 2025 at 11:14

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by The Insolvency Service involves the award of a contract for the IBM WebSphere Application Server (Thunderhead). This procurement is categorised under software packages and information systems, specific to the services industry sector. Located in England, the contract was undertaken using the direct procurement method through a Single Tender procedure. The award stage was completed with contract terms ranging from 1st June 2025 to 30th November 2025. The overall contract value is £25,549.29, with IBM United Kingdom Limited acting as the supplier.

This tender represents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in software and IT support services, particularly those offering subscription-based software solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this contract particularly advantageous given its suitability criteria. By engaging in this contract, businesses can strengthen their portfolio by working with government entities like The Insolvency Service, which can lead to further opportunities within the public sector IT services market.

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Notice Title

IBM WebSphere Application Server (Thunderhead).

Notice Description

This is a Contract Award Notice. The provision is for IBM WebSphere Application Server Network Deployment x840 Processor Value Unit (PVU) Annual Subscription & Support The contract is awarded for an initial period of 6 months. This procurement was undertaken via the Single Tender procedure.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6acad562-1601-49b7-bae6-af20664dc4cd
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
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
£25,549 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,549 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2025 - 30 Nov 2025 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
THE INSOLVENCY SERVICE
Contact Name
Commercial Team
Contact Email
commercial@insolvency.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 2HT
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IBM UNITED KINGDOM

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