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title: "Forum Sentry Subscription Service (ecm_9201)"
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# Forum Sentry Subscription Service (ecm_9201)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7abb9a71-a5f1-4a40-bc9f-4726fd7846f0

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## Summary

The procurement process for the Forum Sentry Subscription Service, involving the acquisition of 12 licences including support, was managed by the Department for Work and Pensions based in Blackpool, England. The contract was valued at £235,750.04 and classified under the software package and information systems category. The procurement method used was selective, stemming from a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract was awarded on 24th August 2020, and the duration was from 25th August 2020 to 24th August 2021.

This tender presents significant business opportunities, especially for companies specialising in software and IT services who are capable of providing support and subscription services. Businesses that possess the necessary expertise in software development or maintenance, and have the capacity to engage in framework agreements, would be well-prepared to compete for similar contracts in the future. For growth-oriented companies looking to expand their footprint in the public sector, this is an excellent avenue to explore.

## Notice

Forum Sentry Subscription Service x 12 licences including support.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18e73e75-c5cb-451c-8490-4f8512258d34 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Aug 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Aug 2020 |
| Contract period | 24 Aug 2020 - 24 Aug 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £235,750 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £235,750 |
| 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 | COMPUTACENTER (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 31 Mar 2022 at 14:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18e73e75-c5cb-451c-8490-4f8512258d34

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18e73e75-c5cb-451c-8490-4f8512258d34
  31st March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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