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title: "IBM Passport Software ELA"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e375d9f4-bfcc-47d0-90cd-57fe3410387f"
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source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL"
published: "2021-09-07"
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# IBM Passport Software ELA

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e375d9f4-bfcc-47d0-90cd-57fe3410387f

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "IBM Passport Software ELA" was initiated by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, located in London, United Kingdom. This procurement, classified under Software support services, involved a direct tender action with a total value of £6,200,000. The tender period concluded on 17th August 2021, and the contract commenced on 31st August 2021, lasting until 31st August 2023. The process is now complete, with the contract awarded to IBM United Kingdom Limited.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses in the software and IT services sector, especially those capable of offering software support services. Larger firms with experience in software licensing and management would be well-suited to compete in similar tenders, as demonstrated by IBM’s successful bid. Engaging in such contracts can help enhance business growth through partnerships with government entities and provide further insight into public sector requirements.

## Notice

2 year Software Licence Agreement

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c112e9f-17b8-4294-ad32-d826add505d7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | 30 Aug 2021 - 31 Aug 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £6,200,000 |
| 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 | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3JR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IBM UNITED KINGDOM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72261000 - Software support services

## Release History

- 7 Sep 2021 at 12:55 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c112e9f-17b8-4294-ad32-d826add505d7
- 2 Sep 2021 at 08:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c112e9f-17b8-4294-ad32-d826add505d7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c112e9f-17b8-4294-ad32-d826add505d7
  7th September 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/201837c5-c26d-4281-b7d0-51d3537476ab
  n/a

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