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title: "Provision of Cobol Servers Support"
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# Provision of Cobol Servers Support

Buyer: INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6ca8cb4e-6f0b-4660-96cb-86a44e95c2c0

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by the Intellectual Property Office, pertains to the provision of Cobol Servers Support. This contract falls under the software-related services category (CPV code 72260000) and was located in Newport, United Kingdom. The procurement method used was limited, through a competitive quotation process valued at £31,916.18. The tender period concluded on 30 December 2021, while the contract commenced on 31 January 2022 and is set to run until 30 January 2023.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the IT and software service sector, particularly those specialising in support services for Cobol servers. Companies of various sizes may compete, especially those with the capability to deliver competitive quotations for technical support and maintenance services. Given the nature of the contract, larger firms with a solid track record in software support, like Micro Focus Ltd, may be particularly well-suited for this opportunity, alongside other established service providers looking to expand their market presence.

## Notice

Provision of Cobol Servers Support

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5110297-3cb4-47da-99a3-e0f7426e929a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jan 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 Jan 2022 - 30 Jan 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £31,916 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £31,916 |
| 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 | INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE |
| Locality | NEWPORT |
| Post town | Newport |
| Postcode | NP10 8QQ |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport |
| Local authority | Newport |
| Electoral ward | Tredegar Park and Marshfield |
| Westminster constituency | Newport West and Islwyn |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MICRO FOCUS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72260000 - Software-related services

## Release History

- 31 Jan 2022 at 17:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5110297-3cb4-47da-99a3-e0f7426e929a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5110297-3cb4-47da-99a3-e0f7426e929a
  31st January 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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