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title: "IBM Engineering Lifecycle Management subscription"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b6d9d985-1a2e-456c-925b-5ec7b2af1608"
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# IBM Engineering Lifecycle Management subscription

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b6d9d985-1a2e-456c-925b-5ec7b2af1608

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## Summary

UK Research and Innovation has awarded a contract for an IBM Engineering Lifecycle Management subscription. The process, managed by UK Shared Business Services Limited, falls under the category of subscription services. The competitive quotation procurement method was used, below the threshold level, with an award value of £12,370.05. The contract, running from 25th September 2024 to 24th September 2025, will be fulfilled by Persistent Systems UK Ltd, based in London. The procurement stage is complete, and the award notice was published on 30th September 2024. The service will be delivered to EH9 3HJ, aligning with the procurement location requirements.

This tender represents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in IT and engineering subscription services. SMEs and VCSEs were considered suitable for this opportunity, indicating a preference for smaller and socially conscious enterprises. Companies offering competitive quotations below threshold levels can benefit significantly. The awarded contract demonstrates the viability of such businesses in meeting the specific needs of large research organisations, potentially leading to increased visibility and further contracting opportunities within the public sector.

## Notice

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Research and Innovation had a requirement for IBM Engineering Lifecycle Management subscription. This has been procured via below threshold competitive quotation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5721a6e2-dce0-40f9-af78-3d0a6f4bd60f |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 24 Sep 2024 - 24 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,370 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £12,370 |
| 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 | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PERSISTENT SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79980000 - Subscription services

## Release History

- 30 Sep 2024 at 12:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5721a6e2-dce0-40f9-af78-3d0a6f4bd60f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5721a6e2-dce0-40f9-af78-3d0a6f4bd60f
  30th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/052542c1-b17a-4361-9910-8c802e52137e

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