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title: "IBM WebSphere Application Server (Thunderhead)"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4b307d7b-739b-40c1-aaeb-d42b25c526df"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE INSOLVENCY SERVICE"
published: "2025-10-24"
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# IBM WebSphere Application Server (Thunderhead)

Buyer: THE INSOLVENCY SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4b307d7b-739b-40c1-aaeb-d42b25c526df

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## Summary

The Insolvency Service has awarded a contract for the provision of IBM WebSphere Application Server Network Deployment to IBM United Kingdom Limited. This procurement falls under the industry category of software package and information systems, specifically targeting processor value unit (PVU) annual subscription and support. The procurement adopted a direct method through a single tender action below the threshold. The contract, valued at £30,673.44, runs from 1st December 2025 to 31st May 2026, and is relevant to businesses located in England, United Kingdom.

This award creates opportunities for companies specialising in information systems and software packages to assess their own capabilities in providing similar solutions or support services, particularly in dealing with government bodies like The Insolvency Service. Firms involved in software deployment and support, especially those experienced in working with large-scale enterprises, would find themselves well-suited to compete in similar tenders. By understanding the procurement process and criteria, businesses can better position themselves for future opportunities within the public sector.

## Notice

This is a Contract Award Notice. The provision is for IBM WebSphere Application Server Network Deployment x840 Processor Value Unit (PVU) Annual Subscription & Support The contract is awarded for an initial period of 6 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a46ac886-4d7b-4664-a7e4-6432f72dd051 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2025 - 31 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,673 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,673 |
| 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 | THE INSOLVENCY SERVICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 2HT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 24 Oct 2025 at 14:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a46ac886-4d7b-4664-a7e4-6432f72dd051

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a46ac886-4d7b-4664-a7e4-6432f72dd051
  24th October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5ddb6a00-d8f5-4afc-866e-054c0953f974

## Provenance

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