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AS400 Licensing, Hosting and Support Services

TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER

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12 Jul 2021 at 09:57

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the AS400 Licensing, Hosting and Support Services was conducted by Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) and is classified under the software package and information systems category. The procurement method used was a limited tender, specifically through a competitive quotation below threshold. The contract, which is valued at £179,999, commenced on 20th June 2021 and will remain active until 19th July 2024. The procurement period concluded on 29th April 2021, and all activities took place in the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses in the software and IT services sector, particularly those capable of delivering comprehensive support for the IBM AS400 system. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) will find this tender especially relevant, as TfGM is open to engaging suppliers of various scales, facilitating competition among diverse providers. Companies that can offer innovative licensing solutions and reliable hosting services will be well-positioned to benefit from this contract.

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Notice Title

AS400 Licensing, Hosting and Support Services

Notice Description

The IBM AS400 computer is central to many of TfGM's essential systems. TfGM require a provider to source Licensing, Hosting and Support Services for the AS400 system.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b5bd9f7c-aca6-4797-bbc2-b7203ba94fab
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c01ca9b7-a336-4e97-b0ba-6582c331ecf1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£179,997 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£179,999 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jun 20214 years ago
Contract Period
19 Jun 2021 - 19 Jul 2024 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER
Contact Name
Imran Lobania
Contact Email
imran.lobania@tfgm.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 3BG
Post Town
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
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FRONTLINE CONSULTANCY AND BUSINESS SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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