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title: "RM6068 - SMITS Software License Maintenance & Support Renewal Sept 2020"
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# RM6068 - SMITS Software License Maintenance & Support Renewal Sept 2020

Buyer: DEFENCE DIGITAL (MOD) : MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-35cba1b8-0d4e-4445-a3d3-7f20860119c5

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "RM6068 - SMITS Software License Maintenance & Support Renewal Sept 2020" is initiated by the Defence Digital (Ministry of Defence) in Liverpool, England. This open tender, classified under research and development consultancy services (CPV code 73200000), has reached the award stage as of 25th August 2020. The contract, valued at £1,367,950, commenced on 1st September 2020 and is scheduled to conclude by 31st August 2021. Businesses were invited to submit their bids by the deadline of 14th August 2020, across various regions in the UK including North East, London, and Scotland.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in software support and consultancy services. Companies with expertise in software maintenance and a proven track record in research and development consultancy could find this contract particularly beneficial. Engaging with the Ministry of Defence may also enhance network connections and pave the way for future contracts within the government sector.

## Notice

Dear CCS, PFA a request for Procurement action along with SOR and Price schedule. Can you please allocate this requirement as soon as possible and confirm the name of the person I am to liaise with. This support renewal will now go via your new T

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/109fe540-2ca0-41c2-800f-5d0d5ee07788 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Sep 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Aug 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Aug 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2020 - 31 Aug 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,367,950 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,367,950 |
| 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 | DEFENCE DIGITAL (MOD) : MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 1 Sep 2020 at 11:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/109fe540-2ca0-41c2-800f-5d0d5ee07788

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/109fe540-2ca0-41c2-800f-5d0d5ee07788
  1st September 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8e51830c-0102-44ce-a6fc-9e70fb11eea8
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4f1549a0-f187-4aee-8a7a-1cdcae396b80

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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