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title: "Extension of Licence Held on ZCloud 13 OS"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-168d3d99-be97-496c-906d-64a0f258fd7f"
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# Extension of Licence Held on ZCloud 13 OS

Buyer: H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-168d3d99-be97-496c-906d-64a0f258fd7f

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## Summary

H M Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has conducted a public procurement process titled "Extension of Licence Held on ZCloud 13 OS" under the industry category of IT services, which includes consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. This tender, identified as CW97122, was for a 3-year deal to licence middleware necessary for the Automatic Location of Files (ALF) and Petroleum Revenue Tax (PRT) services. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 18th September 2024, the contract starting on 30th September 2024, and concluding on 29th September 2027. The project location is specified in the postal code SW1A 2BQ, London, England. The total contract value is £5,454,338.40 GBP, and the procurement stage is at the award phase, with Computacenter (UK) Ltd awarded as the supplier.

This tender provides significant growth opportunities for businesses in the IT services sector, especially those that can offer specialised software development and support services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, given that HMRC's suitability criteria highlight a preference for SME suppliers. Businesses with the capability to deliver middleware solutions for critical government applications will find this contract a substantial opportunity to enhance their portfolios and gain valuable experience in large-scale public sector projects. The nature of the contract allows potential suppliers to forge lasting relationships with government bodies and secure recurring revenue streams over the three-year contract period.

## Notice

The applications hosted on the IBM zCloud (formally Worthing Mainframe) require a middleware element to be licenced for a 3-year deal for the Automatic Location of Files (ALF) and Petroleum Revenue Tax (PRT) services to continue to operate.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/128d27ce-0cda-4530-be62-b75b16ab0945 |
| 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 | 19 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 29 Sep 2024 - 29 Sep 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,454,338 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £5,454,338 |
| 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 | H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Southend-on-Sea |
| Postcode | SS99 1AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH31 Southend-on-Sea |
| Local authority | Southend-on-Sea |
| Electoral ward | Victoria |
| Westminster constituency | Southend East and Rochford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COMPUTACENTER (U K |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 19 Nov 2024 at 15:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/128d27ce-0cda-4530-be62-b75b16ab0945

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/128d27ce-0cda-4530-be62-b75b16ab0945
  19th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b7585964-440b-432d-b08b-057934977560

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