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title: "IBM Passport Advantage Subscription and Support"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a0f32b63-e2ce-40e1-b827-d63e704634c8"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2017-05-31"
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# IBM Passport Advantage Subscription and Support

Buyer: BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a0f32b63-e2ce-40e1-b827-d63e704634c8

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## Summary

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council is currently seeking tenders for the renewal of their IBM Passport Advantage Subscription and Support agreement, valued between £150,000 and £200,000. The procurement process, classified under software-related services, is at the tender stage, having been published on 31st May 2017. The deadline for submissions is set for 3rd July 2017, and the expected contract period will commence on 1st September 2017 and run until 31st August 2018. The procurement method employed for this process is an open procedure, allowing a wide range of bidders to participate.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in software services, particularly those experienced in IBM products or subscription management. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, as the buying organisation promotes inclusivity in its procurement practices. Companies that can demonstrate robust capabilities in providing software-related services, effective customer support, and competitive pricing would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract.

## Notice

City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council (the Council) is seeking to renew their current IBM Passport Advantage Subscription & Support agreement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ac7561d-48d0-4240-9da9-14b296135324 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 May 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Jul 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2017 - 31 Aug 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | BRADFORD |
| Post town | Bradford |
| Postcode | BD1 1HX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE41 Bradford |
| Local authority | Bradford |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Bradford West |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72260000 - Software-related services

## Release History

- 31 May 2017 at 10:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ac7561d-48d0-4240-9da9-14b296135324

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ac7561d-48d0-4240-9da9-14b296135324
  31st May 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bradford.gov.uk/bmdc

## Provenance

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