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title: "SMITS Software Licences, Support and Maintenance"
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# SMITS Software Licences, Support and Maintenance

Buyer: JOINT FORCES COMMAND - HEADQUARTERS (NORTHWOOD) : MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-50f2df13-5fa2-42fa-b466-e3661d772f05

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## Summary

The Joint Forces Command (JFC), part of the Ministry of Defence, initiated a procurement process titled "SMITS Software Licences, Support and Maintenance". This contract, classified under the industry category of software package and information systems, was delivered in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method employed was a selective process involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 6th August 2019, with the contract period spanning from 28th August 2019 to 18th September 2020. The overall value of the contract was £530,471.

This tender presents significant opportunities for software companies, particularly those specializing in software licensing and maintenance services. Businesses with experience in providing technical support and integrated solutions would be well-positioned to compete. Given that this is a selective tender, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may need to collaborate or partner to fulfil the requirements stipulated by the Joint Forces Command, enhancing their competitive edge and expanding their market presence in the defence sector.

## Notice

Joint Forces Command (JFC), part of the Ministry of Defence (MOD), have a requirement for the annual renewal of the Service Management Integrated Technical Solutions (SMITS) software licences, support and maintenance.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e961e7ea-93b6-453a-a65e-036bbd19654c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Sep 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Aug 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Aug 2019 |
| Contract period | 27 Aug 2019 - 18 Sep 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £530,471 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | JOINT FORCES COMMAND - HEADQUARTERS (NORTHWOOD) : 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 9 Sep 2019 at 12:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e961e7ea-93b6-453a-a65e-036bbd19654c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e961e7ea-93b6-453a-a65e-036bbd19654c
  9th September 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c93a784c-77d6-4816-90c1-33502591139e
  Redacted Call Off Order Form

## Notice URLs

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

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