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title: "IBM Software & Associated Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7ef3b013-848c-4fa6-a378-0c5bcd274b2a"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE"
published: "2020-01-28"
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# IBM Software & Associated Services

Buyer: INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7ef3b013-848c-4fa6-a378-0c5bcd274b2a

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## Summary

The Intellectual Property Office is seeking to procure various IBM Software and associated services with a total contract value of approximately £5,193,534. The procurement method employed was a limited competitive quotation, suitable for below-threshold contracts. The procurement process is currently at the award stage, following the completion of the tender period which ended on 1 December 2019. The contract will be in effect until 30 November 2024, with the awarded contract officially published on 28 January 2020. The location for delivery is Wales, United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the IT and software services sector, particularly those with capabilities in providing software packages, support, and professional services. Companies that possess expertise in IBM technologies or similar software solutions may be particularly well-suited to engage in future tenders or contracts that arise from this procurement process. Engagement in this space can drive business growth through collaboration with government entities like the Intellectual Property Office, expanding portfolios and enhancing service offerings.

## Notice

Various IBM Software, SaaS, Support & Maint and professional service days

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1c6e3e9-fccf-4656-ac5d-7a9d9f9d9154 |
| 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 | 28 Jan 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Dec 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Nov 2019 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2019 - 30 Nov 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,193,534 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £5,193,534 |
| 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 | JONATHAN.CHAPMAN@IPO.GOV.UK |
| 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 | TLL Wales |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOFTWARE BOX |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48517000 - IT software package

## Release History

- 28 Jan 2020 at 14:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1c6e3e9-fccf-4656-ac5d-7a9d9f9d9154

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1c6e3e9-fccf-4656-ac5d-7a9d9f9d9154
  28th January 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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