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Long Term Service Channel Licences for Windows 10

MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

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22 Apr 2022 at 20:26

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Summary of the contracting process

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has successfully completed the procurement process for "Long Term Service Channel Licences for Windows 10" as part of a further competition under the Crown Commercial Services RM6068 framework. The contract, valued at £131,648, involves the provision of 450 Long Term Service Channel (LTSC) licences to ensure compliance with Microsoft Licensing, allowing the rollout of Windows 10 across various terminals. The tender period ended on 9 March 2022, with the contract commencing on 25 March 2022 and running until 24 March 2025. This procurement falls under the software package suites category and was conducted using a selective procurement method.

This contracting opportunity presents significant prospects for software suppliers, especially those with experience in providing Microsoft licensing services and related software solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that focus on IT services and have the capacity to support the MCA’s upgrade requirements would be well-positioned to compete for similar future contracts. By engaging in such procurement processes, businesses can expand their portfolio, strengthen relationships with government bodies, and play a crucial role in upgrading essential public sector technologies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Long Term Service Channel Licences for Windows 10

Notice Description

MCA utilises Blue Light network terminals that require Long Term Service Channel (LTSC) licences to become compliant with Microsoft Licensing. The procurement of the 450 LTSC licences will allow for the rollout of the Windows 10 operating system to be scheduled in with the HM Coastguard teams so that all terminals are fully licenced and supported to 2025. This will be upgrading the affected PCs from the Windows 7 Operating System. This opportunity was a Further Competition run under Crown Commercial Services RM6068 framework, open to all Lot 3 suppliers.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/200fb009-4326-4574-a880-1d8978d30d65
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48422000 - Software package suites

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£105,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£131,648 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
25 Mar 2022 - 24 Mar 2025 3-4 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
MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO15 1EG
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Banister & Polygon
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INSIGHT DIRECT (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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