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Microfocus COBOL Software Support License

CROWN OFFICE AND PROCURATOR FISCAL SERVICE

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12 Mar 2019 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process pertains to the "Microfocus COBOL Software Support License" contract, initiated by the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service located in Edinburgh, UK. This contract falls within the public order and safety industry category and is currently in the active contract stage, following an open procedure tender method. The contract was signed on 1 December 2018, with a total value of £50,293.73. The procurement relates to the renewal of support and maintenance for the Microfocus COBOL, a legacy programming language critical for operational efficiencies in legal case management systems.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in IT services and software maintenance, especially within government and public sector contexts. Companies that have expertise in supporting legacy software systems, particularly COBOL, or those providing niche IT solutions may find this contract suitable for competition. Engaging in this procurement could enhance business growth through partnerships with public entities that rely on critical software for judicial management.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Microfocus COBOL Software Support License

Notice Description

12 month Support and Maintenance renewal of Microfocus Cobol. Cobol is a legacy procedural programming language used globally across public and private sector business IT solutions. It is used by COPFS to compile and run Inslaw's Prosecutors Management Information System (PROMIS).

Lot Information

Lot 1

A Non-Competitive Action (NCA) for our Microfocus Cobol Support Contract, renewing business critical software available from a single supplier. Microfocus Cobol is used to run and compile the PROMIS application that enables COPFS to manage and progress cases through the judicial system. It is a business critical software component available only from the stated supplier.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000576272
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR347939
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£50,293 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Dec 20187 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CROWN OFFICE AND PROCURATOR FISCAL SERVICE
Contact Name
Adrian Williamson
Contact Email
adrian.williamson@copfs.gsi.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3000203000

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1LA
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MICRO FOCUS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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