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AIX & Linux Support

CROWN OFFICE AND PROCURATOR FISCAL SERVICE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service has completed a procurement process for "AIX & Linux Support", which falls under the services industry category. This contract, awarded on 17th April 2020, is part of the open procedure method and involves support and maintenance for the software platform foundational to the COPFS National Database. The procurement was carried out in Edinburgh, with a total contract value of £136,749, highlighting an ongoing requirement for niche technical expertise. The successful supplier, Park Place Technologies Ltd, submitted a bid electronically.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT support, particularly those with expertise in AIX and Linux systems. Companies offering infrastructure maintenance services could leverage this contract to enhance their market presence and demonstrate their capabilities in managing critical software platforms for public sector organisations. Given the specific skill sets required, businesses that can provide tailored technical support and efficient service delivery may find they are well-positioned to compete effectively in this procurement landscape.

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Notice Title

AIX & Linux Support

Notice Description

COPFS has and ongoing requirement for the support and maintenance of the software platform providing the foundation for the COPFS National Database. The current environment is based on an AIX hardware platform and requires a very niche skillset to guarantee the (business critical) services required by COPFS stakeholders

Lot Information

Lot 1

We have used the Scottish Government Server & Infrastructure Maintenance framework to make a Direct Award for this contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000620215
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR385447
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

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


CPV Codes

72261000 - Software support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£136,749 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Apr 20205 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CROWN OFFICE AND PROCURATOR FISCAL SERVICE
Contact Name
Ruth Wildgoose
Contact Email
procurementreturns@copfs.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

PARK PLACE TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR385447
    AIX & Linux Support - COPFS has and ongoing requirement for the support and maintenance of the software platform providing the foundation for the COPFS National Database. The current environment is based on an AIX hardware platform and requires a very niche skillset to guarantee the (business critical) services required by COPFS stakeholders

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