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title: "IBM Support for Microsoft"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS"
published: "2023-04-20"
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# IBM Support for Microsoft

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3ee0c20a-f3ee-49d9-89ca-7f6d3b5f3c80

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## Summary

The Department for Work and Pensions has awarded a contract for the provision of IBM Support for Microsoft services. The contract has a total value of £1,889,028 GBP and will run from April 1, 2023, to March 31, 2026. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender was initiated on March 31, 2023, and closed on March 31, 2023.

This public procurement opportunity for IBM support services from the Department for Work and Pensions is ideal for businesses in the IT services industry, specifically those offering consulting, software development, and Internet support. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are well-suited to compete for this contract, which presents a strategic growth opportunity within the IT services sector.

## Notice

Provision of the necessary Microsoft reactive support services, including optional call off services for proactive support.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a366c729-515e-4065-a17e-5a2699751815 |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Apr 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,889,028 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,889,028 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 20 Apr 2023 at 07:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a366c729-515e-4065-a17e-5a2699751815

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a366c729-515e-4065-a17e-5a2699751815
  20th April 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0d73d2c7-3543-4cff-a7bf-d2a209028798
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