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GB-Manchester: ACE 623 STA Windows Servers and SQL Licences

ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND

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23 Sep 2024 at 10:50

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, managed by Arts Council England, involved the award of a contract titled "GB-Manchester: ACE 623 STA Windows Servers and SQL Licences" in the industry category of Operating Systems. The procurement is relevant globally, including the United Kingdom, European territories, and beyond. The process progressed through the award stage with key dates including the tender period ending on 20th August 2024, award date on 20th August 2024, and contract period from 30th August 2024 to 30th August 2027. The total contract value is £68,452. Procurement specifics indicate an unspecified method within the goods category.

This tender opens up business growth opportunities, specifically for large-scale companies involved in software services and licensing. Given the substantial contract size and the three-year duration, businesses specialising in software licensing, especially those providing server and SQL licenses, can benefit. In this procurement, Bytes Software Services emerged as the preferred supplier, which suggests a competitive environment for companies with similar services and market presence. Organisations looking to expand in the public sector and work with bodies like the Arts Council England should find this an encouraging precedent. Businesses effectively positioned for this type of tender can leverage their expertise and capabilities to secure similar contracts in the future.

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Notice Title

GB-Manchester: ACE 623 STA Windows Servers and SQL Licences

Notice Description

Renewal of Software Assurance for selected Windows Server and SQL server licenses

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-03096b20-05d8-447e-b0ca-0338226d3f7f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/594d8eee-6f33-4425-adb7-5b7c71493f09
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48620000 - Operating systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£68,452 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£68,452 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
29 Aug 2024 - 30 Aug 2027 3-4 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
ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 1FN
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BYTES SOFTWARE SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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