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Renewal of Microsoft Licencing and Associated Support Services

DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY

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Summary of the contracting process

De Montfort University is seeking to renew its provision of Microsoft Licensing and Associated Support Services through a mini-competition procurement process under the SUPC SLRA Lot 1 agreement. The university aims to increase its use of MS365 services to support digital ways of working, with the current agreement expiring on September 30th, 2023. The procurement process involves issuing an Invitation for Quotation to eligible suppliers, with a deadline for submission by September 7th, 2023. The contract period is set to start on October 1st, 2023, and run for three years. The procurement method is described as 'Other.' Businesses in the software package and information systems sector might find opportunities in this tender.

The procurement process initiated by De Montfort University presents opportunities for businesses specializing in software packages and information systems. Eligible suppliers under the SUPC SLRA Lot 1 agreement can respond to the mini-competition ITQ to provide Microsoft Licensing and Support Services. With a contract period starting on October 1st, 2023, and running for three years, suppliers need to submit their quotations by September 7th, 2023. This tender can be beneficial for businesses looking to provide specialized services in the software industry and support digital transformation initiatives within the educational sector. Contact Paul Whitehall at De Montfort University for more information on this procurement opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Renewal of Microsoft Licencing and Associated Support Services

Notice Description

Renewal of Microsoft Licencing and Associated Support Services. De Montfort University ('DMU', also referred to as the 'University'), the Member institution, requires to renew its' current provision of Microsoft Licencing and Associated Support Services, for which this Invitation for Quotation ("ITQ") is being issued in connection with; as a mini-competition procurement under the SUPC (Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium) SLRA (Software Licence Resellers Agreement) Lot 1 'Microsoft and Associated Services' (OJEU Contract Notice 2020/S 033-078650, Ref: ITS4042SU). Only those suppliers present on the above-mentioned Framework and Lot may respond in connection with this mini-competition to provide the stated solution / services within this ITQ to De Montfort University. For the absolute avoidance of doubt, no suppliers not present on the above stated Framework and Lot will be invited to take part in this mini-competition. The University's scope and objectives relating to the Renewal of its Microsoft Licencing and Associated Support Services provision, are as set out below and in the documents incorporated later on as part of this ITQ, for which you are asked to provide a costed and appropriately described Quotation. As part of DMU's digital transformation journey, it is proposed that the use of MS365 services will increase to support modern, digital ways of working, as such the university is looking for an MS365 partner to support elements of this and ensure best value is received from the investment into MS365 licensing. DMU's existing three-year Microsoft EES license agreement expires on September 30th 2023. The University wishes to procure Microsoft license for a further 3 (three) years from October 1st 2023, ensuring no loss of service during the transition. In parallel to the license procurement, DMU also wish to explore options available for MS365 support services, with the ability for DMU technical staff to raise proactive and reactive service tickets to support our environment. Pricing shall therefore be submitted separately for each of licencing and support services and DMU may look to make a single award for all this business or separate awards for each of licencing and support as a result of this mini-competition procurement exercise taking place. A number of Method Statements also require responding to in respect of accounting for Quality matters. Additional information: De Montfort University ('DMU', also referred to as the 'University'), the Member institution, requires to renew its' current provision of Microsoft Licencing and Associated Support Services, for which this Invitation for Quotation ("ITQ") is being issued in connection with; as a mini-competition procurement under the SUPC (Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium) SLRA (Software Licence Resellers Agreement) Lot 1 'Microsoft and Associated Services' (OJEU Contract Notice 2020/S 033-078650, Ref: ITS4042SU). Only those suppliers present on the above-mentioned Framework and Lot may respond in connection with this mini-competition to provide the stated solution / services within this ITQ to De Montfort University. For the absolute avoidance of doubt, no suppliers not present on the above stated Framework and Lot will be invited to take part in this mini-competition. Full ITQ details are to be found on this InTend e-tendering portal site. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fffefc8d-09bb-438d-a7fe-cc5bbb921d8c
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Oct 2023 - 30 Sep 2026 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 9BH
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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