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title: "Provision of SMITS Annual Licence Support and Maintenance"
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buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE : MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
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# Provision of SMITS Annual Licence Support and Maintenance

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE : MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-afc536fa-48ea-409b-bc08-5e1e25311791

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for the 'Provision of SMITS Annual Licence Support and Maintenance', which is categorised under license management software package (CPV: 48218000). This procurement was initiated as a selective tender and concluded on 27 August 2021, with the contract period running from 30 August 2021 to 29 August 2022. The contract value is approximately £954,182.29. The delivery of goods will primarily take place in England, United Kingdom, and the decision was published on 9 September 2021.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in software licensing and IT maintenance services, particularly those with experience in support and maintenance of integrated technical solutions. Large-scale suppliers, especially those equipped to handle comprehensive service management needs for governmental entities, would be well-positioned to compete in similar procurements. Engaging with this sector can lead to significant business growth, given the ongoing demands of public sector contracting for reliable technology solutions.

## Notice

The Authority's Service Management Integrated Technical Solutions (SMITS) includes a collection of various software licences and hardware, their associated software licencing support and maintenance packages

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d60acadf-9305-4aa3-bf19-5bab09bab77a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 9 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | 29 Aug 2021 - 29 Aug 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £954,182 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £954,182 |
| 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 | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE : MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| 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 | 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 | BOXXE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48218000 - License management software package

## Release History

- 9 Sep 2021 at 09:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d60acadf-9305-4aa3-bf19-5bab09bab77a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d60acadf-9305-4aa3-bf19-5bab09bab77a
  9th September 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/841ccc5d-0b18-44fe-83a9-229e46890d5c
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bf7ca262-9c49-4e53-8605-fe959dde242e

## Notice URLs

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

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