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title: "GPO Admin RMAD and ARS ELA Procurement"
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# GPO Admin RMAD and ARS ELA Procurement

Buyer: H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4b6911b8-89c1-41dd-a336-73440c144ed3

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## Summary

H M Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has completed a public procurement process for the "GPO Admin RMAD and ARS ELA Procurement." This solicitation falls under the software-related services category (CPV 72260000), specifically for an Enterprise Licence Agreement, including support and maintenance for Group Policy Object Admin, Recovery Manager for Active Directory Forest, and Active Roles Suite. The procurement method used was selective, calling off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 22 October 2024, with the contract running from 1 November 2024 to 31 March 2028. The contract, valued at GBP 979,753.66, will be delivered within the United Kingdom.

The awarded contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software-related services, particularly those adept in directory services portfolio management. The contract, awarded to Ultima Business Solutions Limited, underscores the compatibility with large-scale enterprises. However, the procurement also highlighted suitability for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), suggesting potential for varied business sizes to participate in such tenders. Companies seeking to grow within the public sector and expand their software service offerings would be well-suited to compete in similar future opportunities.

## Notice

Enterprise Licence Agreement, Support and Maintenance for three products with unlimited usage: * Group Policy Object (GPO) Admin. * Recovery Manager For Active Directory Forest (RMADFE). * Active Roles Suite (ARS). These products enable HMRC to effectively manage the Directory Services portfolio.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23196839-284b-4162-b3b0-870d8a9f8640 |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2024 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £979,753 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £979,753 |
| 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 | H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Southend-on-Sea |
| Postcode | SS99 1AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH31 Southend-on-Sea |
| Local authority | Southend-on-Sea |
| Electoral ward | Victoria |
| Westminster constituency | Southend East and Rochford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ULTIMA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72260000 - Software-related services

## Release History

- 25 Nov 2024 at 10:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23196839-284b-4162-b3b0-870d8a9f8640

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23196839-284b-4162-b3b0-870d8a9f8640
  25th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f7b444e6-7283-47bd-be4b-9ce2fdfff20c

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