---
title: "Microfocus COBOL Software Support License"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000576272"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CROWN OFFICE AND PROCURATOR FISCAL SERVICE"
published: "2019-03-12"
---

# Microfocus COBOL Software Support License

Buyer: CROWN OFFICE AND PROCURATOR FISCAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000576272

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to the "Microfocus COBOL Software Support License" contract, initiated by the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service located in Edinburgh, UK. This contract falls within the public order and safety industry category and is currently in the active contract stage, following an open procedure tender method. The contract was signed on 1 December 2018, with a total value of £50,293.73. The procurement relates to the renewal of support and maintenance for the Microfocus COBOL, a legacy programming language critical for operational efficiencies in legal case management systems.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in IT services and software maintenance, especially within government and public sector contexts. Companies that have expertise in supporting legacy software systems, particularly COBOL, or those providing niche IT solutions may find this contract suitable for competition. Engaging in this procurement could enhance business growth through partnerships with public entities that rely on critical software for judicial management.

## Notice

12 month 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).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

A Non-Competitive Action (NCA) for our Microfocus Cobol Support Contract, renewing business critical software available from a single supplier. 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR347939 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Mar 2019 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Dec 2018 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £50,293 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CROWN OFFICE AND PROCURATOR FISCAL SERVICE |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 1LA |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 12 Mar 2019 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR347939

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR347939
  Microfocus COBOL Software Support License - 12 month 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).

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.copfs.gov.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000576272

## Provenance

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