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IBM Passport Software ELA

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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07 Sep 2021 at 12:55

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02 Sep 2021 at 08:14

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "IBM Passport Software ELA" was initiated by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, located in London, United Kingdom. This procurement, classified under Software support services, involved a direct tender action with a total value of £6,200,000. The tender period concluded on 17th August 2021, and the contract commenced on 31st August 2021, lasting until 31st August 2023. The process is now complete, with the contract awarded to IBM United Kingdom Limited.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses in the software and IT services sector, especially those capable of offering software support services. Larger firms with experience in software licensing and management would be well-suited to compete in similar tenders, as demonstrated by IBM’s successful bid. Engaging in such contracts can help enhance business growth through partnerships with government entities and provide further insight into public sector requirements.

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Notice Title

IBM Passport Software ELA

Notice Description

2 year Software Licence Agreement

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e375d9f4-bfcc-47d0-90cd-57fe3410387f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c112e9f-17b8-4294-ad32-d826add505d7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72261000 - Software support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£6,200,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Aug 20214 years ago
Contract Period
30 Aug 2021 - 31 Aug 2023 2-3 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
DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
techcatcom.support@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3JR
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
TLI London

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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