---
title: "IBM Enterprise License Agreement_IBM ELA (ecm_8828)"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-716d74c4-1416-4432-9825-5ba856790134"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS"
published: "2022-10-03"
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# IBM Enterprise License Agreement_IBM ELA (ecm_8828)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-716d74c4-1416-4432-9825-5ba856790134

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## Summary

The Department for Work and Pensions has awarded a two-year IBM Enterprise License Agreement. The contract, valued at £9,750,000, covers software packages and information systems. The procurement method used was a direct award, with the tender closing on 30th December 2020, and the contract period running from 31st December 2020 to 31st December 2022.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in software and services. The Department for Work and Pensions sought services under the main procurement category of "services." Businesses offering products and programs related to IBM technologies could find this tender suitable for their expertise and may consider exploring future direct award opportunities.

## Notice

Two years IBM Enterprise License Agreement 2021 and 2022. Software and Services Special Option (SSSO) Offerings comprised of Products and Programs, IBM Subscription and Support.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b6ae8cf-f706-4066-918c-e88e001e6ce3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Other - Direct Award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Oct 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 Dec 2020 - 31 Dec 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £9,750,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £9,750,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS |
| Locality | BLACKPOOL |
| Post town | Blackpool |
| Postcode | FY4 5ES |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD42 Blackpool |
| Local authority | Blackpool |
| Electoral ward | Stanley |
| Westminster constituency | Blackpool South |
| 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

- 3 Oct 2022 at 11:46 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b6ae8cf-f706-4066-918c-e88e001e6ce3
- 1 Apr 2022 at 10:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b6ae8cf-f706-4066-918c-e88e001e6ce3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b6ae8cf-f706-4066-918c-e88e001e6ce3
  3rd October 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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