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title: "Provision of IBM Spectrum Scale Licences and Support"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-323f5ebe-733a-484b-961c-abf6a44e809c"
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buyer: "CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE"
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# Provision of IBM Spectrum Scale Licences and Support

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-323f5ebe-733a-484b-961c-abf6a44e809c

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## Summary

The Crown Commercial Service is seeking a supplier for the provision of IBM Spectrum Scale licences and support for a term of twenty-four months. This procurement process, classified under the industry category of software packages and information systems, is currently at the award stage. The contract has an estimated value of £29,655.38 and will be effective from 10th April 2018 to 30th April 2020. The procurement method utilised was selective, through a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period concluding on 28th March 2018.

This contract presents a substantial opportunity for technology firms, particularly those specialising in software licensing and support services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to compete, capitalising on the growing demand for software solutions within public sector organisations. Businesses capable of providing robust technical support aligned with IBM's software offerings will find this tender particularly advantageous for expansion and collaboration with government bodies.

## Notice

Please note that this publication is for transparency purposes only. The Home Office were seeking to appoint a Supplier for the provision of IBM Spectrum Scale licences and support for a twenty-four (24) month term.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8dfa1afb-7628-4b2a-b454-3dabb8c4d318 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Apr 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Apr 2018 |
| Contract period | 9 Apr 2018 - 30 Apr 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £29,655 |
| 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 | COMPAREX |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 26 Apr 2018 at 14:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8dfa1afb-7628-4b2a-b454-3dabb8c4d318

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8dfa1afb-7628-4b2a-b454-3dabb8c4d318
  26th April 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7765b50f-74dd-4cc5-992a-ff4510fdb861
  Award Letter
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e9c01502-8993-4b8e-86d1-d641f0ff629a
  Order Form
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/69e1fa7f-05a0-461d-b031-2248311a857e
  Annex A - Schedule 5

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