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IBM Services Special Option (SSSO) Offerings comprised of Products and Programs, IBM Subscription and Support (ecm_10789).

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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23 Jan 2023 at 20:25

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has completed a procurement process for IBM Services Special Option (SSSO) Offerings related to software packages and information systems. This tender was for goods, and the procurement method used was a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract was directly awarded to IBM UK Ltd under Regulation 32(2)(b) of the PCR 2015. The contract was signed on December 22, 2022, with a value of £9,950,000. The DWP is located in Leeds, United Kingdom.

This procurement process presents an opportunity for businesses in the software and information systems industry to engage with the Department for Work and Pensions for similar services in the future. Companies specialising in software packages and IT services, especially those with capabilities in IBM products and programs, may find this tender attractive. It is crucial for businesses to monitor procurement stages to identify potential opportunities for growth and partnership with public sector organisations like the DWP.

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Notice Title

IBM Services Special Option (SSSO) Offerings comprised of Products and Programs, IBM Subscription and Support (ecm_10789).

Notice Description

IBM Services Special Option (SSSO) Offerings comprised of Products and Programs, IBM Subscription and Support (ecm_10789).

Lot Information

Lot 1

IBM Services Special Option (SSSO) Offerings comprised of Products and Programs, IBM Subscription and Support (ecm_10789).

Procurement Information

The decision to directly award a contract to IBM under Regulation 32(2)(b) of the PCR 2015 has been supported by a Technical Exclusivity justification confirming this position.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0399f3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002077-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£9,950,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Dec 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS
Contact Name
manchestercorporatehub.softwarecommercialteam@dwp.gov.uk
Contact Email
manchestercorporatehub.softwarecommercialteam@dwp.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS2 &UA
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IBM

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