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title: "VME Licenses"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-bd7bae63-0e4d-491b-9a7b-2359c1098d67"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# VME Licenses

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bd7bae63-0e4d-491b-9a7b-2359c1098d67

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "VME Licenses" tender was conducted by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) in the IT services industry. The process ultimately concluded with an award made on 1st February 2018, for a total value of £43,263,470. The contract period spans from 24th February 2018 to 23rd February 2020, and was procured through a limited method, specifically negotiated without a call for competition. The tender effectively closed on 1st February 2018, while the buying organisation is based in Blackpool, England.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in IT services, particularly those offering consulting, software development, and support. Companies that specialise in creating software solutions or providing IT infrastructure are well-positioned to compete for similar future contracts. The engagement of a large supplier, such as Fujitsu Services Limited, suggests that the DWP values established providers, but there may still be room for agile and innovative SMEs to deliver niche services or specialised products within this domain.

## Notice

Provision of licenses for DWP's VME estate

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/adc19b4a-7070-4f4c-a13a-37f338e23aba |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated without a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Feb 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Feb 2018 |
| Contract period | 24 Feb 2018 - 23 Feb 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £43,263,470 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £43,263,470 |
| 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 | BLACKPOOL |
| Post town | Blackpool |
| Postcode | FY4 5ES |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD42 Blackpool |
| Local authority | Blackpool |
| Electoral ward | Stanley |
| Westminster constituency | Blackpool South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FUJITSU SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 13 Feb 2018 at 15:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/adc19b4a-7070-4f4c-a13a-37f338e23aba

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/adc19b4a-7070-4f4c-a13a-37f338e23aba
  13th February 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/80afeb34-8c53-4163-a6ea-c6c2ccd7414c
  n/a

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