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title: "Hardware and concurrent user annual software subscription and support"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b4902c80-89e6-4a7f-8e50-d16a5d3e4002"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY"
published: "2021-11-22"
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# Hardware and concurrent user annual software subscription and support

Buyer: MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b4902c80-89e6-4a7f-8e50-d16a5d3e4002

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## Summary

The procurement process was undertaken by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) for the provision of hardware and an annual software subscription and support, primarily related to IT services, which is classified under the CPV code 72000000. The tender was initiated as a selective procurement method, with a contract value of £17,048. The tender period concluded on 14 January 2021, while the contract itself was active from 15 January 2021 until 22 January 2021. The goods and services were to be delivered to locations in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), given the emphasis on suitability for these categories. Companies that specialise in IT services, software development, and consulting would be well-positioned to compete in similar tenders, especially those looking to expand their portfolio in supporting governmental contracts with a focus on compliance and analytical tools.

## Notice

5 x IBM i2 analysts' notebook, 12 x IBM i2 iBase, 1 x IBM i2 iBase Designer, Concurrent user annual software subscription and support renewal. Annual renewal of licences for the Regulatory Compliance Investigations Team (Maritime Investigations Team).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71e0852b-e5a4-4ec7-b09f-7b29e04d2342 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | 15 Jan 2021 - 22 Jan 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £17,048 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £17,048 |
| 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 | MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY |
| Additional buyers | DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO15 1EG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Banister & Polygon |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Itchen |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 22 Nov 2021 at 14:54 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71e0852b-e5a4-4ec7-b09f-7b29e04d2342
- 16 Nov 2021 at 09:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71e0852b-e5a4-4ec7-b09f-7b29e04d2342

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71e0852b-e5a4-4ec7-b09f-7b29e04d2342
  22nd November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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