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title: "DDaT23242 - OpenVMS software license and support"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1b63269f-c836-4f78-9187-3d9a3513304b"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2023-06-10"
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# DDaT23242 - OpenVMS software license and support

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1b63269f-c836-4f78-9187-3d9a3513304b

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## Summary

The Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) has awarded a contract to VMS Software Inc (VSI) through UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED. The contract, titled DDaT23242 - OpenVMS software license and support, falls under the industry category of Software package and information systems. The procurement method used was a single tender action (below threshold). The contract value is 12,742 GBP, with a tender period that ended on May 11, 2023, and a contract period starting on May 12, 2023, and ending on May 12, 2024, located in England.

This awarded tender for OpenVMS software license and support presents growth opportunities for businesses specializing in software solutions and services within the technology sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suitable for competing in this contract. Companies based in England or willing to operate there could leverage their expertise in software licensing and support to secure similar public procurement contracts in the future.

## Notice

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)had a requirement for OpenVMS software license and support renewal. This procurement is being concluded as a single tender action (below threshold).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f48c99e6-92e2-4fa4-81aa-a0a841fc8150 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jun 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 10 May 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 May 2023 |
| Contract period | 11 May 2023 - 12 May 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,742 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £12,742 |
| 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 | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | SN2 1UL |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VMS SOFTWARE INC (VSI |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 10 Jun 2023 at 20:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f48c99e6-92e2-4fa4-81aa-a0a841fc8150

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f48c99e6-92e2-4fa4-81aa-a0a841fc8150
  10th June 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/eb307375-7e38-411e-ab4f-080df4736296

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