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title: "AWARD NOTICE - NHS BSA IBM LICENSE SUBSCRIPTION AND RENEWAL"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d73a905d-0880-4828-a6a1-13eee9857530"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY"
published: "2020-10-29"
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# AWARD NOTICE - NHS BSA IBM LICENSE SUBSCRIPTION AND RENEWAL

Buyer: NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d73a905d-0880-4828-a6a1-13eee9857530

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## Summary

The NHS Business Services Authority is awarding a contract for "NHS BSA IBM License Subscription and Renewal," classified under database and operating software packages. The contract value is £445,841, and it is part of a selective procurement process, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period begins on 24 April 2020 and extends to 23 April 2021. Key deadlines include the tender end date on 8 April 2020, with the award notice published on 29 October 2020. This procurement is located in Newcastle upon Tyne, England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software licensing and IT support services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies that provide maintenance and support for IBM technologies would be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts, leveraging their expertise in database solutions. With the ongoing need for IT services, firms with capabilities in software subscription management and system support can benefit from such procurement opportunities.

## Notice

Award Notice - The NHS BSA are to award a contract to renew the 12 month license support and maintenance for IBM Websphere, IBM MQ, IBM Rational Application Developer, SPSS and Security Access Manager Technology.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f6fab2b-9d63-4e32-a836-64eb7b1db2ec |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Apr 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Apr 2020 |
| Contract period | 23 Apr 2020 - 23 Apr 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £445,841 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £445,841 |
| 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 | NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE15 8NY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Lemington |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COMPUTACENTER (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48600000 - Database and operating software package

## Release History

- 29 Oct 2020 at 15:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f6fab2b-9d63-4e32-a836-64eb7b1db2ec

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f6fab2b-9d63-4e32-a836-64eb7b1db2ec
  29th October 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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