Award

Direct Award for the Supply & Delivery of Software Licences under Lot 1 - Microsoft and Associated Services of the Software Licence Resellers Agreement (SLRA) - ITS4042SU, SUPC framework

UNIVERSITY OF CHESTER

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Award

30 Jan 2025 at 16:37

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Chester has completed the procurement process titled "Direct Award for the Supply & Delivery of Software Licences under Lot 1 - Microsoft and Associated Services of the Software Licence Resellers Agreement (SLRA) - ITS4042SU, SUPC framework". This procurement falls under the industry category of software package and information systems, specifically in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method was a call-off from a framework agreement using a selective process. The contract, valued at £950,000, began on 1 January 2025 and will end on 31 December 2027, with the award notice published on 30 January 2025. The tender period concluded on 9 December 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in software licensing and related services, particularly those equipped to handle public sector requirements and capable of delivering Microsoft products. SMEs and VCSEs are explicitly noted as suitable participants, suggesting that smaller enterprises and community-focused organisations could compete effectively. Business growth can be driven by becoming a recognised supplier within prominent frameworks, enhancing credibility and access to future procurement opportunities. The University of Chester's adherence to framework agreements and their procurement methodology underscores a commitment to securing economically advantageous offers, which can provide steady, substantial workflows for successful bidders.

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Notice Title

Direct Award for the Supply & Delivery of Software Licences under Lot 1 - Microsoft and Associated Services of the Software Licence Resellers Agreement (SLRA) - ITS4042SU, SUPC framework

Notice Description

Direct Award for the Supply & Delivery of Software Licences under Lot 1 - Microsoft and Associated Services of the Software Licence Resellers Agreement (SLRA) - ITS4042SU, SUPC framework, OJEU Contract Notice 2020/S 033-078650 This Direct Award follows our review of the SUPC framework Buyers Guide which established that Softcat PLC is the first ranked supplier on Lot 1 and that it is compliant under the framework to place a direct award with the 1st ranked supplier who is considered to provide the most economically advantageous offer, as well as their response to our invitation document with specific University of Chester requirements. This award is made under the framework Call-Off Terms and Conditions. All values in this Award Notice have been rounded up.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-01118d7d-eadd-43ba-8d61-2c17c482ebb2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7469e65-a904-4a5a-b135-ede5c7a091ee
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£950,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£950,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF CHESTER
Contact Name
Procurement Services
Contact Email
procurement@chester.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01244 512395

Buyer Location

Locality
CHESTER
Postcode
CH1 4BJ
Post Town
Chester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Chester City & the Garden Quarter
Westminster Constituency
Chester North and Neston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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