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title: "AS400 Licensing, Hosting and Support Services"
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# AS400 Licensing, Hosting and Support Services

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b5bd9f7c-aca6-4797-bbc2-b7203ba94fab

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## Summary

The procurement process for the AS400 Licensing, Hosting and Support Services was conducted by Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) and is classified under the software package and information systems category. The procurement method used was a limited tender, specifically through a competitive quotation below threshold. The contract, which is valued at £179,999, commenced on 20th June 2021 and will remain active until 19th July 2024. The procurement period concluded on 29th April 2021, and all activities took place in the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses in the software and IT services sector, particularly those capable of delivering comprehensive support for the IBM AS400 system. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) will find this tender especially relevant, as TfGM is open to engaging suppliers of various scales, facilitating competition among diverse providers. Companies that can offer innovative licensing solutions and reliable hosting services will be well-positioned to benefit from this contract.

## Notice

The IBM AS400 computer is central to many of TfGM's essential systems. TfGM require a provider to source Licensing, Hosting and Support Services for the AS400 system.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c01ca9b7-a336-4e97-b0ba-6582c331ecf1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Jun 2021 |
| Contract period | 19 Jun 2021 - 19 Jul 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £179,997 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £179,999 |
| 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 | TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 3BG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FRONTLINE CONSULTANCY AND BUSINESS SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 12 Jul 2021 at 09:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c01ca9b7-a336-4e97-b0ba-6582c331ecf1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c01ca9b7-a336-4e97-b0ba-6582c331ecf1
  12th July 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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