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Microsoft Enterprise Agreement Licenses

SOMERSET COUNCIL

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04 Mar 2025 at 09:32

Summary of the contracting process

Somerset Council has completed the procurement process for "Microsoft Enterprise Agreement Licenses," under the industry category of software package and information systems. The tender included classifications for license management software, with delivery locations spanning the United Kingdom, Europe, and globally. The tender stage is marked as complete, with the award notice published on 4th March 2025. The contract period starts on 1st April 2025 and ends on 31st March 2028.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in software and license management services to engage with a public sector entity and expand their market presence. Suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), the awarded contract to Bytes Software Services highlights the competitive potential for similar companies to secure public contracts and foster business growth.

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Notice Title

Microsoft Enterprise Agreement Licenses

Notice Description

Further Competition from the Framework Agreement for Software Reseller Services (2023/S 000-012746)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3af6a7fc-83a0-49e2-be4b-150dbf9f7bdf
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48218000 - License management software package

72212218 - License management software development services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 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
SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 4DY
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BYTES SOFTWARE SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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