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title: "IBM License Support & Maintenance"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7e92ea0e-4dfd-46cd-ae41-b2cb05011e7d"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY (NORTH EAST)"
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# IBM License Support & Maintenance

Buyer: NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY (NORTH EAST)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7e92ea0e-4dfd-46cd-ae41-b2cb05011e7d

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## Summary

The NHS Business Services Authority (North East) is proceeding with a procurement for the "IBM License Support & Maintenance" under a selective tender method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £232,762.12, concerns the renewal of licensing and maintenance for various IBM products, including Websphere and SPSS. The tender period concluded on 27th January 2022, with the contract set to commence on 29th April 2022 and run until 30th April 2023. The main industry category for this procurement is identified as services, particularly within the networking software package sector.

This tender presents opportunities primarily for large companies that can provide the specified IBM software support and maintenance services. Businesses that have expertise in IT services, particularly those with experience in managing and maintaining IBM licensing, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The ability to demonstrate a strong track record in similar projects will be vital for emerging businesses looking to establish themselves in this competitive market.

## Notice

Renewal of the 12 month license support and maintenance for IBM Websphere, IBM MQ, IBM Rational Application Developer, and SPSS The link to the Redacted Contract https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/8d000000HCSv/ria97zw.IX3fWFJJxCMc.zXi2NkVhUYjls.pAvdghuI

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4671661f-2860-4222-bb33-b8734ec9f712 |
| 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 | 27 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 28 Apr 2022 - 30 Apr 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £232,762 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £232,762 |
| 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 | NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY (NORTH EAST) |
| Additional buyers | NHS BSA SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE15 8NY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Lemington |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COMPUTACENTER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48210000 - Networking software package

## Release History

- 27 Jan 2022 at 12:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4671661f-2860-4222-bb33-b8734ec9f712
- 27 Jan 2022 at 12:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12164f21-0817-45ea-9bf7-db853d179273

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4671661f-2860-4222-bb33-b8734ec9f712
  27th January 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12164f21-0817-45ea-9bf7-db853d179273
  27th January 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/8d000000HCSv/ria97zw.IX3fWFJJxCMc.zXi2NkVhUYjls.pAvdghuI

## Provenance

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