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Discovery work in connection with Microsoft Licences

SOUTH YORKSHIRE POLICE HEADQUARTERS

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31 Jan 2025 at 13:58

Summary of the contracting process

South Yorkshire Police Headquarters has completed a selective procurement process for a 3rd party review of the current Microsoft licensing provision and personas for both Humberside and South Yorkshire Police Forces. This awarded contract, valued at £40,000, falls under the IT services category (CPV 72000000) and will be delivered within the Yorkshire and the Humber region. The procurement was conducted as a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period ending on 28th January 2025 and the contract period running from 30th January 2025 to 29th January 2026. The award was published on 31st January 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT consulting and software development. Although SMEs and VCSEs were not specifically targeted, large-scale IT service providers like Boxxe Ltd, the awarded supplier, are well-suited to compete in such contracts. Businesses with expertise in managing and optimising software licensing can leverage this opportunity to expand their portfolio and demonstrate their capability in supporting substantial public sector projects. The strategic nature of this project also opens doors for sustained collaboration and additional service provision to police forces in the region.

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Notice Title

Discovery work in connection with Microsoft Licences

Notice Description

A 3rd party review of the current Microsoft licensing provision and personas for both Humberside and South Yorkshire Police Forces

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1019b9a1-ce45-4604-b6bb-a20d3e8d949f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32d1d94d-ce2e-45bb-b786-5c355224a701
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jan 2025 - 29 Jan 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH YORKSHIRE POLICE HEADQUARTERS
Contact Name
Paul Armstrong
Contact Email
paul.armstrong@southyorks.pnn.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S9 2EH
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
Darnall
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield South East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BOXXE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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