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title: "CO - Software support & development contract variation"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-562a7d82-6dff-433a-9e45-e8da9450aff0"
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published: "2018-07-06"
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# CO - Software support & development contract variation

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-562a7d82-6dff-433a-9e45-e8da9450aff0

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## Summary

The Crown Commercial Service has recently completed a contract variation for software support and development, titled "CO - Software support & development contract variation". This procurement falls under the software package and information systems category and is related to a call-off from the CCS G-Cloud 9 framework. The contract was awarded to IBM United Kingdom Ltd, with a total value of £38,000. The contract period commenced on 15 March 2018 and concluded on 31 July 2018, though the contract is now published for transparency purposes following its completion.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses in the software and IT services sector, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can provide innovative solutions in software support and development. Companies that focus on developing tools that help organisations define skill requirements and manage employee skills may find this tender particularly relevant. Engaging in similar contracts can enhance capabilities and visibility in the public procurement space, contributing to business growth.

## Notice

This contract has already been awarded and is published for transparency purposes. The Cabinet Office supports the Prime Minister and ensures the effective running of government. It is also the corporate headquarters for government, in partnership with HM Treasury, and takes the lead in certain critical policy areas. This is a contract variation relating to software which allows organisations to quickly and easily define their skill requirements, capture employee skills and then analyse and apply the results. The contract is a call-off from the CCS G-Cloud 9 framework ref RM1557ix.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a026556-42aa-4599-b37f-f129382d42ed |
| 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 | 6 Jul 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Mar 2018 |
| Contract period | 15 Mar 2018 - 31 Jul 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £38,000 |
| 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 | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE |
| 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 | Not specified |

## 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

- 6 Jul 2018 at 14:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a026556-42aa-4599-b37f-f129382d42ed

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a026556-42aa-4599-b37f-f129382d42ed
  6th July 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/dd58eef3-a5c0-4d91-acc0-f279aa970acb
  00264353; G-cloud-9-call-off-contract - CF v1.0

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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