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Provision of Microsoft Licences for Blackpool Council

BLACKPOOL BOROUGH COUNCIL

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31 Mar 2022 at 11:25

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process involves Blackpool Borough Council seeking to procure Microsoft licences through a selective tender method. This contract, titled "Provision of Microsoft Licences for Blackpool Council," falls under the category of computer-related professional services, with a value of £395,892. The contract covers services that are vital for both corporate and school subscriptions, and the contract period is set to run from 31 December 2021 until 30 December 2024. The procurement stage has recently completed, with the award being published on 31 March 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the IT services and software licensing sectors. Companies specialising in Microsoft products, licensing solutions, or IT support services are particularly well-positioned to compete, especially those with experience in serving public sector clients. The ongoing need for these licenses indicates a stable market for vendors, making it an attractive opportunity for both large firms and SMEs who can demonstrate relevant capabilities and compliance with the tender requirements.

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Notice Title

Provision of Microsoft Licences for Blackpool Council

Notice Description

Blackpool Council have an ongoing need for associated benefits and services associated with Microsoft Licencing arrangements. The current licences are due for renewal for both Corporate subscription and school subscription.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9ad49ee-9212-491f-b1db-1ee60767d967
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72590000 - Computer-related professional services

72700000 - Computer network services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£395,892 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£395,892 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Nov 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 Dec 2021 - 30 Dec 2024 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
BLACKPOOL BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKPOOL
Postcode
FY1 6RN
Post Town
Blackpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD42 Blackpool
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Blackpool
Electoral Ward
Tyldesley
Westminster Constituency
Blackpool South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMPUTACENTER (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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