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title: "Micro Focus Cobol Support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02f429"
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# Micro Focus Cobol Support

Buyer: CROWN OFFICE AND PROCURATOR FISCAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02f429

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS), involves the awarding of a contract entitled "Micro Focus Cobol Support" within the software support services industry in the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is complete, and the contract was awarded on 30 November 2021, valued at £103,821. This limited procurement was carried out without prior publication of a call for competition, based on the necessity of maintaining critical support for the legacy Micro Focus Cobol system, which is essential for the continuity of the COPFS's Management Information System (PROMIS).

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in software support services or those with expertise in Cobol systems. Companies looking to engage in similar service contracts should consider their capabilities in managing legacy systems and ensuring seamless support during transitional phases in software infrastructure. As COPFS explores the move towards Open Source solutions, businesses that can provide flexible and efficient support as well as alternatives to proprietary software might find themselves well-positioned to compete for future contracts.

## Notice

This is a Contract Award Notice following a published VEAT Notice for COPFS' Management Information System (PROMIS). A 1+1 contract is awarded to Micro Focus for the support and maintenance of the Micro Focus Cobol system in order to ensure continuity of service of PROMIS. Cobol is a legacy procedural programming language used globally across public and private sector business IT solutions. It is used by COPFS to compile and run PROMIS. The COPFS version of PROMIS runs only using Micro Focus Cobol.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The scope of the contract is annual support and maintenance renewal of MicroFocus Cobol. Cobol is a legacy procedural programming language used globally across public and private sector business IT solutions. It is used by COPFS to compile and run Inslaw's Prosecutors Management Information System (PROMIS). The COPFS version of PROMIS runs only using Micro Focus Cobol. Additional information: The MicroFocus Cobol Server software continues to be critical to the operation of the COPFS case management systems. MicroFocus Cobol is used to run and compile the PROMIS application that enables COPFS to manage and progress cases through the judicial system. It is a business-critical software component available only from the stated supplier.

### Procurement Information

The scope of the contract is annual support and maintenance renewal of MicroFocus Cobol. It is used to compile and run the Management Information System (PROMIS). COPFS PROMIS runs only using Micro Focus Cobol. As part of its Digital Strategy, COPFS intends replacing this software with Open Source software solutions, removing the need to purchase licences from MicroFocus. The work involved is complex and has to be resourced, planned and change managed carefully. This work has to be managed around COVID-19 pandemic, RRT and delivery of other corporate priorities. This award allows COPFS to contract for the shortest possible time.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029765-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £103,821 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CROWN OFFICE AND PROCURATOR FISCAL SERVICE |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G5 9PS |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MICRO FOCUS SOFTWARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72261000 - Software support services

## Release History

- 1 Dec 2021 at 09:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029765-2021
- 5 Nov 2021 at 13:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027836-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.copfs.gov.uk/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00292

## Provenance

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