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title: "Provision of SMITS Annual Licence Support and Maintenance"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-15608cc8-0426-4d88-8c9f-52abc38f685f"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE"
published: "2018-08-09"
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# Provision of SMITS Annual Licence Support and Maintenance

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-15608cc8-0426-4d88-8c9f-52abc38f685f

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## Summary

The procurement process relates to the "Provision of SMITS Annual Licence Support and Maintenance," initiated by the Crown Commercial Service, aimed at the software package and information systems industry. The tender was published on 9th August 2018, and the contract period commenced on 10th August 2018, running until 9th September 2019. This selective procurement method involved a call-off from a framework agreement, with a total budget of £820,000, and the tender period concluded on 16th July 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in software solutions and support services. Companies specialising in software maintenance and renewal services are well-suited to compete for this contract, given the focus on ongoing support and system updates. Engaging with the Crown Commercial Service can lead to future collaboration and access to additional contracts in the public sector.

## Notice

Requirement: Provision of Licence, Support and Maintenance Renewals. Customer: Joint Forces Command (JFC). Budget: PS820,000.00

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7548b45-bfc5-4fe0-a7f9-8c2a68516770 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Aug 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jul 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Aug 2018 |
| Contract period | 9 Aug 2018 - 9 Sep 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £452,857 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 9PP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | City Centre North |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOFTWARE BOX |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 9 Aug 2018 at 11:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7548b45-bfc5-4fe0-a7f9-8c2a68516770

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7548b45-bfc5-4fe0-a7f9-8c2a68516770
  9th August 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/751ea873-db0c-440c-9223-72281e62913a
  REDACTED Order Form
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5ec9b264-e8e8-4f89-9fe6-eafd511c8b03
  REDACTED Award Letter

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/crown-commercial-service

## Provenance

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