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title: "project_21750 - Smartcard Software Support & Maintenance"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b7ff8e61-01ce-469e-bbd3-91b22116b23a"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS"
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# project_21750 - Smartcard Software Support & Maintenance

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b7ff8e61-01ce-469e-bbd3-91b22116b23a

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## Summary

The procurement process for "Smartcard Software Support & Maintenance" was conducted by the Department for Work and Pensions, based in Manchester, England. This contract falls under the category of computer support and consultancy services, and the total value awarded amounted to £245,185.92. The procurement was completed as a direct single tender action, with the contract period running from 9 January 2019 to 8 January 2020. The award was officially published on 23 July 2021, marking its completion.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the fields of software support and maintenance, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that meet the suitability criteria. Companies that specialise in providing IT consultancy and support services would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders, especially given the increasing reliance on technology and software solutions in public sector operations.

## Notice

Support and Maintenance on Perpetual Licenses

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27d31c31-7745-4c16-86e6-e95fb076a637 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jan 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jan 2019 |
| Contract period | 9 Jan 2019 - 8 Jan 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £245,185 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £245,185 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M2 3AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Deansgate |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HID |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services

## Release History

- 23 Jul 2021 at 14:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27d31c31-7745-4c16-86e6-e95fb076a637

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27d31c31-7745-4c16-86e6-e95fb076a637
  23rd July 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/799bbcac-5169-4aec-81d5-a0e88760edc5
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## Provenance

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