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TfGM Microsoft Enterprise Agreement 2024-27

TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER

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26 Mar 2024 at 12:47

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Transport For Greater Manchester has awarded a £3.1 million contract for the TfGM Microsoft Enterprise Agreement 2024-27 to Bytes Software Services Ltd. The procurement method used was Other - Direct Award. The contract period is from 1st March 2024 to 28th February 2027, and the tender period ended on 29th February 2024. The contract pertains to services in the Software package and information systems industry category and is located in Manchester (postal code: M1 3BG).

This awarded contract presents business growth opportunities for companies specialising in Software package and information systems services. Businesses capable of providing Microsoft products and services, particularly those with experience in enterprise agreements, would be well-suited to compete for similar tenders in the future. The direct award approach taken for this contract highlights the importance of having strong relationships with key suppliers and the potential for long-term collaborations with public sector organisations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TfGM Microsoft Enterprise Agreement 2024-27

Notice Description

TfGM operates a corporate IT infrastructure, centred on Microsoft products, with the core Microsoft licences secured and maintained via a Microsoft Enterprise Agreement (EA). This is a contractual arrangement between TfGM and Microsoft facilitated by the chosen third-party Software License Value Added Reseller (VAR) and ensures the continued operation of TfGM's IT infrastructure through accurate and legal licensing of Microsoft products and applications. The estimated spend on this contract is PS3.1 million but the final spend could be lower or higher than this due to usage and requirement. This was a direct award to Microsoft, via the current TfGM VAR Reseller.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0b0788bc-1dd2-4f13-9e19-4c6304263739
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8d1639b-9136-4456-bca6-d5153b361091
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Direct Award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£3,100,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,100,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Feb 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2024 - 28 Feb 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 3BG
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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