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title: "project_23920 - Smartbear Zephyr"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS"
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# project_23920 - Smartbear Zephyr

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3847db8c-727a-4bac-88a1-3be8f459ca1f

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## Summary

The Department for Work and Pensions is seeking procurement for the Smartbear Zephyr project, which involves the provision of three-year software licenses valued at £301,878.60. The procurement process is currently in the award stage following an open procedure which ended on 26 March 2021. The contract period runs from 1 April 2021 until 31 March 2024, and the delivery address is located in Manchester, North West, England. The classification of this procurement falls under software packages and information systems within the goods category.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the software and IT services sector, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies that can provide software licensing, support services, or related technologies are well-suited to compete. Engaging with such public contracts can help these businesses expand their market presence and build long-term relationships with government entities.

## Notice

3 year Smartbear Zephyr licenses

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/967543b5-d52b-4bea-82dc-31e0bf550499 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £301,878 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £301,878 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M2 3AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Deansgate |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INSIGHT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 12 Apr 2021 at 09:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/967543b5-d52b-4bea-82dc-31e0bf550499

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/967543b5-d52b-4bea-82dc-31e0bf550499
  12th April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fa9b675a-deb9-43cb-a6d9-261eb6d72148
  n/a

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