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title: "IBM WebSphere Application Server (Thunderhead)."
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# IBM WebSphere Application Server (Thunderhead).

Buyer: THE INSOLVENCY SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9ee79b38-bcb2-4c71-9b9b-d3f2882565b7

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by The Insolvency Service involves the award of a contract for the IBM WebSphere Application Server (Thunderhead). This procurement is categorised under software packages and information systems, specific to the services industry sector. Located in England, the contract was undertaken using the direct procurement method through a Single Tender procedure. The award stage was completed with contract terms ranging from 1st June 2025 to 30th November 2025. The overall contract value is £25,549.29, with IBM United Kingdom Limited acting as the supplier.

This tender represents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in software and IT support services, particularly those offering subscription-based software solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this contract particularly advantageous given its suitability criteria. By engaging in this contract, businesses can strengthen their portfolio by working with government entities like The Insolvency Service, which can lead to further opportunities within the public sector IT services market.

## Notice

This is a Contract Award Notice. The provision is for IBM WebSphere Application Server Network Deployment x840 Processor Value Unit (PVU) Annual Subscription & Support The contract is awarded for an initial period of 6 months. This procurement was undertaken via the Single Tender procedure.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6acad562-1601-49b7-bae6-af20664dc4cd |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2025 - 30 Nov 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,549 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £25,549 |
| 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 | THE INSOLVENCY SERVICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 2HT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IBM UNITED KINGDOM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 29 Apr 2025 at 11:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6acad562-1601-49b7-bae6-af20664dc4cd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6acad562-1601-49b7-bae6-af20664dc4cd
  29th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5892943f-9b9d-46f6-a6a2-65905f6efeed

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