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title: "Micro Focus COBOL Software Support"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000602634"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CROWN OFFICE AND PROCURATOR FISCAL SERVICE"
published: "2019-12-05"
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# Micro Focus COBOL Software Support

Buyer: CROWN OFFICE AND PROCURATOR FISCAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000602634

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## Summary

The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service in Edinburgh has awarded a contract entitled "Micro Focus COBOL Software Support" for the supply of COBAL Server software support, vital for the continuous operation of its case management systems. This procurement, classified under public order and safety services, was executed through a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract was signed on 22 October 2019, with an initial duration of one year and an option to extend for an additional two years. The total contract value is £148,890.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software support and digital transformation, particularly those with experience in COBOL systems or related technologies. Companies that provide software maintenance and support services would be well-suited to compete, particularly as the Crown Office explores future strategies for its PROMIS case management application. The potential for expansion into alternative solutions may offer additional avenues for procurement by the Crown Office in the future, highlighting a need for innovative software providers.

## Notice

This is a voluntary ex ante transparency (VEAT) notice. Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) has awarded a contract to Micro Focus International plc to supply COBAL Server software support. This is to ensure continuous operation of the COPFS case management systems. Micro Focus 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.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Competition is absent as this software can only be procured from Micro Focus. As part of our Digital Transformation Strategy, COPFS is considering plans to strategically move to other solutions, however, this involves significant work and requires alignment with longer-term case management development planning and funding.

Options: The contract will be awarded for 1 year with the option to extend annually for a further 2 years. The requirement will be reviewed each year to ensure this is still the most appropriate route to market and in line with strategic digital plans.

### Procurement Information

Micro Focus own the IPR and licensing rights in the software. The required licenses and support to run the software package can only be provided by Micro Focus for technical reasons. COPFS will during the term of the contract investigate alternative solutions to support the PROMIS case management application.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC374362 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract 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 | 5 Dec 2019 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Oct 2019 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £148,890 |

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

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 72261000 - Software support services

## Release History

- 5 Dec 2019 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC374362
- 8 Nov 2019 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV371600

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV371600
  Micro Focus COBOL Software Support - This is a voluntary ex ante transparency (VEAT) notice. Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) has awarded a contract to Micro Focus International plc to supply COBAL Server software support. This is to ensure continuous operation of the COPFS case management systems. Micro Focus 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.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC374362
  Micro Focus COBOL Software Support - This is a voluntary ex ante transparency (VEAT) notice. Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) has awarded a contract to Micro Focus International plc to supply COBAL Server software support. This is to ensure continuous operation of the COPFS case management systems. Micro Focus 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.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.copfs.gov.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000602634
- https://www.microfocus.com/en-us/home

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