---
title: "IBM Deployment Accelerator (IDA)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0697a4"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS"
published: "2026-05-13"
---

# IBM Deployment Accelerator (IDA)

Buyer: OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0697a4

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## Summary

The Office for National Statistics (ONS), a central government public authority in the United Kingdom, has completed a procurement process titled "IBM Deployment Accelerator (IDA)." This procurement, recorded under the ID CS-26-205, involved the direct method without competition, focusing on services within the software support industry. The procurement was specifically for product licenses and support for IBM Business Automation Workflow (BAW) with IBM LIMITED being awarded the contract. The contract period is from 13th May 2026 to 30th April 2027, with the award notice published on 13th May 2026. The contract has a gross value of GBP 24,930 and a net value of GBP 20,775.

This procurement presents business opportunities, particularly for those specialising in software support services, as demonstrated by the CPV classification 72261000 used in the tender. Though awarded through a direct method, it underscores the ONS's need for specialised software solutions and support, making it a valuable case study for firms aiming to enter or expand within government contracts. Businesses with expertise in IBM software and services, especially those capable of offering robust support and product licensing, may find similarly structured future opportunities appealing. The focus on perpetual license and support also highlights potential growth areas in long-term software maintenance and integration services for governmental buyers.

## Notice

IBM Deployment Accelerator (IDA) product license & support for use with IBM BAW (Perpetual License, Support)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043896-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 12 May 2026 - 30 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £20,775 |
| Contracts value | £20,775 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS |
| Locality | NEWPORT |
| Post town | Newport |
| Postcode | NP10 8XG |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport |
| Local authority | Newport |
| Electoral ward | Tredegar Park and Marshfield |
| Westminster constituency | Newport West and Islwyn |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72261000 - Software support services

## Release History

- 13 May 2026 at 12:29 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043896-2026
- 13 May 2026 at 12:23 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043890-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043896-2026
  13th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043890-2026
  13th May 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ibm.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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