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title: "VME MIPS Support & Maintenance"
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# VME MIPS Support & Maintenance

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8b89bb89-3672-46d3-a6f5-a504735f25b6

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "VME MIPS Support & Maintenance" contract, issued by the Department for Work and Pensions, has concluded successfully. This contract, valued at £3,399,314, falls under the software package and information systems industry category, with a primary focus on providing support and maintenance for the Fujitsu VME platform. The procurement method used was a limited, negotiated procedure without prior publication, indicating the contract was awarded directly to the selected supplier, Fujitsu Services Limited. The official contract period commenced on 24th February 2020 and is set to run until 31st December 2020. This procurement process was completed with the final award update published on 16th April 2020.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for companies operating in the software services sector, particularly those that may offer ongoing technical support and maintenance services. Given the large scale of the outgoing incumbent, Fujitsu Services Limited, there may be openings for smaller or specialised firms that can provide niche services or better pricing models. Businesses with capabilities in systems maintenance, technical support, or similar offerings, especially those familiar with the Fujitsu VME platform, would be well-positioned to explore potential future contracts or collaborative arrangements within the public sector procurement landscape.

## Notice

VME Million Instructions Per Second (MIPS) Support & Maintenance to enable to the continued use of the Fujitsu VME Platform. The Contract is for 10 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fdccb47-1ff7-46ed-98f3-955f75ba581e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Apr 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Feb 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Feb 2020 |
| Contract period | 24 Feb 2020 - 31 Dec 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,399,314 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,399,314 |
| 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 | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M2 3AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Deansgate |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FUJITSU SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 17 Apr 2020 at 10:03 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fdccb47-1ff7-46ed-98f3-955f75ba581e
- 16 Apr 2020 at 09:03 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fdccb47-1ff7-46ed-98f3-955f75ba581e
- 16 Apr 2020 at 08:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fdccb47-1ff7-46ed-98f3-955f75ba581e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fdccb47-1ff7-46ed-98f3-955f75ba581e
  17th April 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/52f3cfaa-7cc1-42d9-bc92-01a290e45255
  VME S&M Contract
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f6779c6d-3a42-40f9-a014-340f6a434c35
  VME S&M Contract
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/989a993e-f298-4f4d-885a-be9ec2f197af
  VME S&M Contract

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