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title: "IBM Software Support"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-09bedc95-7549-4426-9be5-b7d2da18283d"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS"
published: "2021-02-10"
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# IBM Software Support

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-09bedc95-7549-4426-9be5-b7d2da18283d

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## Summary

The current procurement process involves the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), seeking support services related to IBM software. This tender, titled "IBM Software Support," falls under the software support services industry category and is based in Manchester, England. The award for the contract, valued at £4,250,000, was made on 19 November 2020, and the contract period is set to span from 1 January 2021 to 31 December 2022. The procurement method utilised was selective, with the contract being a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in software support services. Companies that are adept in providing IT support and maintenance, especially those familiar with IBM products, would be well-positioned to leverage such government contracts for business growth. With the crown contracting authority's emphasis on supporting SMEs, this creates a fertile ground for competitive bids from businesses looking to expand their presence in the public sector.

## Notice

24 month contract to provide IBM Software Support services for DWP

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e098ffe5-10dd-48b1-bb57-44efd2361980 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Nov 2020 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,250,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,250,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M2 3AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Deansgate |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BRAMBLE HUB |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72261000 - Software support services

## Release History

- 10 Feb 2021 at 10:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e098ffe5-10dd-48b1-bb57-44efd2361980

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e098ffe5-10dd-48b1-bb57-44efd2361980
  10th February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/79e732cb-5638-45e1-b961-73fdda99ddc1
  n/a

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