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Db2 Database Licences Subscription and Support

SOCIAL SECURITY SCOTLAND

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14 Mar 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Social Security Scotland has finalised the procurement process for the provision of Db2 Database Licences Subscription and Support, categorised under general public services. The process, which follows an open procedure method, was aimed at acquiring software services to enhance the capabilities of production, development, and test environments. This procurement, located in the UK, reached the award stage on 14 March 2025, culminating in the contract signing on the same date. Key aspects of the contract include a range of IBM Db2 licences and support services, with the option to extend the term for up to two years, potentially increasing the contract value.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the IT and software support industry, particularly those with expertise in database management systems and related consulting services. Companies similar to Computacenter, the awarded supplier, which have a substantial capacity for handling large-scale software deployments and ongoing support, would be well-suited to compete in similar procurements. Additionally, there is potential for subcontracting opportunities with notable names such as IBM United Kingdom Limited, providing avenues for specialised firms to engage in high-profile public sector projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Db2 Database Licences Subscription and Support

Notice Description

Contract for Db2 licences, subscription and support

Lot Information

Lot 1

Call off Contract from SVAR's framework for: - D233MLL - 81 x IBM Db2 Advanced Edition Virtual Processor Core Licences + Subscription & Support 12 months - to support Production platform - D233PLL - 10 x IBM Db2 Advanced Edition Authorised User licences + Subscription and Support 12 months - to support development and test environments. - D03FWZX 24 x IBM Db2 Advanced Edition Cartridge for IBM Cloud Pak for Data Virtual Processor Core Subscription Licence - 10 months - to support production platform with extra capacity for 10 months - D561HLL - 1 x IBM Licence Metric Tool Per Establishment Licence + SW Subscription & Support 12 Months - to support licence management. - D06W2ZX - IBM Expert Labs Databases One Day Consulting - Non-SaaS Engagement Remotely Delivered Service- Software Licences x 24.. Please be aware that this is not a fixed price contract and, as such, actual spend may vary against the contract value stated above.

Options: We reserve the right to purchase additional software vendor products, subscription and support during the term of the contract. There is an option to extend the term of the contract for up to 2 years. The estimated cost of such extension has been factored into the contract value stated above.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000791929
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR526007
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

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£123,222 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Mar 202511 months 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
SOCIAL SECURITY SCOTLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DUNDEE
Postcode
DD1 4BF
Post Town
Dundee
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM03 Angus and Dundee City
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Dundee City
Electoral Ward
Maryfield
Westminster Constituency
Dundee Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMPUTACENTER

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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