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title: "SMITS Annual Licence Support & Maintenance (RCA 121605)"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-92e19a52-f4c3-4f50-b6ff-d783df8a7481"
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published: "2017-08-10"
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# SMITS Annual Licence Support & Maintenance (RCA 121605)

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-92e19a52-f4c3-4f50-b6ff-d783df8a7481

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Crown Commercial Service, which is seeking support and maintenance services for the SMITS Annual Licence under the title "SMITS Annual Licence Support & Maintenance (RCA 121605)". This contract falls under the category of operating system enhancement software package and has a total value of £471,746. The procurement stage is currently at the Award phase, with the contract period beginning on 22 June 2017 and concluding on 21 June 2018. The tender was published on 10 August 2017.

This opportunity is ideal for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in software solutions and IT support, particularly those experienced in operating system enhancements. Businesses in this sector may find beneficial prospects for growth by engaging with the contracting authority, as the award indicates a significant recurring contract with potential for future renewals or extensions. Companies capable of delivering quality software maintenance and support services could greatly benefit from this procurement process.

## Notice

PLEASE NOTE THIS NOTICE IS BEING PUBLISHED FOR TRANSPARENCY PURPOSES ONLY. The is a retrospective renewal of SMITS Licences for the MOD.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6598384-e7bf-4663-8143-65ee759406ef |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Aug 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jun 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Aug 2017 |
| Contract period | 9 Aug 2017 - 21 Jun 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £471,746 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £471,746 |
| 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 | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 9PP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | City Centre North |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48213000 - Operating system enhancement software package

## Release History

- 10 Aug 2017 at 11:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6598384-e7bf-4663-8143-65ee759406ef

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6598384-e7bf-4663-8143-65ee759406ef
  10th August 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3aeeef8b-fc4b-4c49-a595-f2d62bc4803f
  Order Form
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6982a666-ec79-4192-ac38-e520d378ac4a
  Letter

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/crown-commercial-service

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