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Microsoft Premier Support

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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16 Jun 2020 at 10:51

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was conducted by UK Shared Business Services Limited for the contract titled "Microsoft Premier Support", which falls under the goods category, specifically for license management software. The procurement method was a selective call-off from a framework agreement, and the contract, valued at £154,999.65, was awarded on 24 April 2020. The contract period spans from 1 May 2020 to 30 April 2021, with delivery addresses located in Swindon, England. This procurement process has been completed, and the awarded supplier is Softcat PLC.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for IT service providers and software management firms seeking to expand their business. By participating in similar procurement processes or in frameworks that cater to the public sector, companies with capabilities in providing software support services or those that can deliver licence management solutions could benefit from growth and collaboration with government entities. Engaging with UK Shared Business Services or similar organisations may provide additional chances for future contracts in a competitive marketplace.

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Notice Title

Microsoft Premier Support

Notice Description

This requirement for Microsoft Premier Support was sourced via direct award method against KCS Software Products & Associated Services framework Lot 1 (Reference: Y17038) and awarded to Softcat plc.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1f181cca-9da0-4946-90bb-c9dd16cbc81c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd8746be-a589-48a7-b95f-58aa100b83dd
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
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

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48218000 - License management software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£154,999 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£154,999 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Apr 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Apr 20205 years ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2020 - 30 Apr 2021 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
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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