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title: "Micro Focus COBOL Support and Maintenance"
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# Micro Focus COBOL Support and Maintenance

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-826d3c15-db98-4c3a-8659-a5e141a6fabd

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## Summary

The Department for Work and Pensions has awarded a contract for "Micro Focus COBOL Support and Maintenance" valued at GBP 364,982. The procurement method used was selective, with a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is from October 31, 2022, to October 30, 2023. The tender closed on October 5, 2022, and the contract was awarded on October 25, 2022. The award was granted to Softcat plc.

This contracting opportunity with the Department for Work and Pensions presents a chance for businesses specializing in software support services to engage in providing Micro Focus COBOL support and maintenance. Companies with experience in managing large-scale software projects may find this opportunity particularly suitable due to the nature of the services required and the contract's duration.

## Notice

Support and maintenance for existing Micro Focus COBOL licences for a period of 12 months from 31 October 2022.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c32013f-659f-49a8-9b72-73acd170ebcd |
| 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 | 14 Nov 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Oct 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Oct 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 Oct 2022 - 30 Oct 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £364,982 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £364,982 |
| 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 | SOFTCAT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72261000 - Software support services

## Release History

- 14 Nov 2022 at 16:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c32013f-659f-49a8-9b72-73acd170ebcd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c32013f-659f-49a8-9b72-73acd170ebcd
  14th November 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e1fd0dac-5309-43a2-b93a-6e0258ae1139
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