---
title: "IBM Services Special Option (SSSO) Offerings comprised of Products and Programs, IBM Subscription and Support (ecm_10789)."
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0399f3"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0399f3"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0399f3.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0399f3.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS"
published: "2023-01-23"
---

# IBM Services Special Option (SSSO) Offerings comprised of Products and Programs, IBM Subscription and Support (ecm_10789).

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0399f3

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## Summary

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has completed a procurement process for IBM Services Special Option (SSSO) Offerings related to software packages and information systems. This tender was for goods, and the procurement method used was a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract was directly awarded to IBM UK Ltd under Regulation 32(2)(b) of the PCR 2015. The contract was signed on December 22, 2022, with a value of £9,950,000. The DWP is located in Leeds, United Kingdom.

This procurement process presents an opportunity for businesses in the software and information systems industry to engage with the Department for Work and Pensions for similar services in the future. Companies specialising in software packages and IT services, especially those with capabilities in IBM products and programs, may find this tender attractive. It is crucial for businesses to monitor procurement stages to identify potential opportunities for growth and partnership with public sector organisations like the DWP.

## Notice

IBM Services Special Option (SSSO) Offerings comprised of Products and Programs, IBM Subscription and Support (ecm_10789).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

IBM Services Special Option (SSSO) Offerings comprised of Products and Programs, IBM Subscription and Support (ecm_10789).

### Procurement Information

The decision to directly award a contract to IBM under Regulation 32(2)(b) of the PCR 2015 has been supported by a Technical Exclusivity justification confirming this position.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002077-2023 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 23 Jan 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Dec 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £9,950,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | LS2 &UA |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 23 Jan 2023 at 20:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002077-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://dwp.bravosolution.co.uk
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-work-pensions

## Provenance

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