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title: "Renewal of Axway Appliances's Maintenance & Support"
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# Renewal of Axway Appliances's Maintenance & Support

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-149bdd70-cc3a-4934-ba04-9b10fc5e6b34

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Crown Commercial Service, which is responsible for renewing the maintenance and support contract for Axway Appliances, a high-performance processor system, for the Home Office's Digital Data and Technology (DDaT) Live Services. This contract, valued at £121,314.62, is categorised under software packages and information systems, and it will commence on 26th April 2017, running until 31st March 2018. The tender period concluded on 18th April 2017, with the award announced on 25th April 2017, confirming the contract to Specialist Computer Centres PLC.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the IT services sector, especially those specialising in consulting, software development, and support. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly suited to compete for contracts like these, which focus on delivering essential IT solutions within the public sector. The successful management of such maintenance contracts may enhance a business's credentials and open doors to further procurement opportunities within government organisations.

## Notice

Please note that this notice is for transparency purposes only. The Home Office Digital Data and Technology (DDaT) Live Services were looking to renew the annual maintenance and support contract for their Axway Appliances (high performance processors) for a one (1) year term commencing 1st April 2017 until 31st March 2018.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/166c72fc-7bf2-4553-bb5c-0bafceb971d4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Apr 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Apr 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Apr 2017 |
| Contract period | 25 Apr 2017 - 31 Mar 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £121,314 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £121,314 |
| 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 | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE |
| Locality | NEWPORT |
| Post town | Newport |
| Postcode | NP10 8QQ |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport |
| Local authority | Newport |
| Electoral ward | Tredegar Park and Marshfield |
| Westminster constituency | Newport West and Islwyn |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 25 Apr 2017 at 14:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/166c72fc-7bf2-4553-bb5c-0bafceb971d4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/166c72fc-7bf2-4553-bb5c-0bafceb971d4
  25th April 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f97ff1dd-5d8b-47dc-9701-8646c57f5cfe
  Redacted Award Letter

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