---
title: "VME Support and Maintenance"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e1056546-a1a9-4dbf-9f76-cf9eb579a7d8"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e1056546-a1a9-4dbf-9f76-cf9eb579a7d8"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e1056546-a1a9-4dbf-9f76-cf9eb579a7d8.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e1056546-a1a9-4dbf-9f76-cf9eb579a7d8.json"
source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS"
published: "2018-02-08"
---

# VME Support and Maintenance

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e1056546-a1a9-4dbf-9f76-cf9eb579a7d8

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e1056546-a1a9-4dbf-9f76-cf9eb579a7d8)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e1056546-a1a9-4dbf-9f76-cf9eb579a7d8.json)

## Summary

The procurement process titled "VME Support and Maintenance" was conducted by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), focusing on IT services including consulting, software development, and support. This contract, valued at £7,736,530, was awarded following a limited procurement method, specifically negotiated without a call for competition. The tender period concluded on 1st February 2018, with the contract effective from 24th February 2018 to 23rd February 2020. The service delivery is applicable across various regions, including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for enterprises engaged in IT service provision, particularly those with expertise in support and maintenance of software systems. Businesses capable of innovative solutions in software development or those specialising in IT consulting would be particularly well-suited to compete in similar future tenders, especially if they can demonstrate strong capabilities in negotiating large contracts or have experience working with government entities.

## Notice

Provision of Support and Maintenance for DWP's VME systems

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cab3499a-12a1-44ea-9c5c-8c585cb03f9b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 8 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 | £7,736,530 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £7,736,530 |
| 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

- 8 Feb 2018 at 14:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cab3499a-12a1-44ea-9c5c-8c585cb03f9b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cab3499a-12a1-44ea-9c5c-8c585cb03f9b
  8th February 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/47b55508-10ec-47b6-801b-44896d7d3777
  n/a

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e1056546-a1a9-4dbf-9f76-cf9eb579a7d8. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e1056546-a1a9-4dbf-9f76-cf9eb579a7d8.json.