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Microsoft Enterprise Agreement 2025-2028

THE ROYAL BOROUGH OF KINGSTON UPON THAMES

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29 Jan 2025 at 09:54

Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames has successfully completed a procurement process, awarding a contract for the "Microsoft Enterprise Agreement 2025-2028" to Bytes Software Services. This tender falls under the industry category of "Database and operating software package" and is geographically located in England, United Kingdom. The procurement was a direct award in accordance with procedures from the KCS Software Products and Associated Services Framework (Y23065). The contract amount totals GBP 1,844,630, with a contract period starting on 1st January 2025 and ending on 31st December 2027. Important dates include the end of the tender period on 10th December 2024 and the award date on 20th December 2024.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses within the software and IT services industry, particularly those specialising in licenses for SQL Databases and Virtual Desktop applications. The contract supports opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which can leverage this procurement to expand their portfolio and establish a strong relationship with a prominent local government body. Bytes Software Services, as the awarded supplier, exemplifies a successful large-scale business that can provide detailed and comprehensive software solutions, setting a precedent for other businesses aiming to engage in similar public procurement contracts.

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Notice Title

Microsoft Enterprise Agreement 2025-2028

Notice Description

Microsoft Enterprise Agreement 2025-2028 Licences for SQL Databases, Virtual Desktop applications including office etc. Direct award in line with the published call-off procedures for KCS Software Products and Associated Services Framework Y23065

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-24e558a6-056c-49b4-9d96-aaf73fd23321
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8cc46c6d-c0a5-42d2-a7f9-234b1a598d31
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48600000 - Database and operating software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,844,630 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,844,630 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2027 2-3 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
THE ROYAL BOROUGH OF KINGSTON UPON THAMES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KINGSTON UPON THAMES
Postcode
KT1 1EU
Post Town
Kingston upon Thames
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Kingston upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Kingston Town
Westminster Constituency
Kingston and Surbiton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BYTES SOFTWARE SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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