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GB-Bristol: Microsoft Licensing

OFFICE FOR STUDENTS

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11 Feb 2025 at 17:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Office for Students has completed the procurement process for "GB-Bristol: Microsoft Licensing" under the industry category of software package and information systems. This contract focuses on providing Microsoft licensing services and is valued at £204,834.89. The project is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The tender process has concluded, with key dates including the end of the tender period on 31st January 2025 and the contract period running from 1st February 2025 to 31st January 2026. The procurement stage is currently at the award phase, with the contract awarded to Sofcat PLC on 31st January 2025.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses in the software and IT services industry to gain substantial growth. Large-scale enterprises specialising in software licensing, particularly those capable of handling extensive contracts like that of Microsoft licensing, would be well-suited to compete in similar tenders. The contract with the Office for Students demonstrates the potential for long-term business relationships and significant revenue streams for companies in this sector.

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Notice Title

GB-Bristol: Microsoft Licensing

Notice Description

Microsoft Licensing

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2ad5b6cc-e5ce-42fe-96ba-7dd74220dacb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e1e7a27-6f00-48ae-8c65-0b1bb553818b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£204,834 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£204,834 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2025 - 31 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
OFFICE FOR STUDENTS
Contact Name
Paul Halsall
Contact Email
procurement@officeforstudents.org.uk
Contact Phone
01179317149

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8SR
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Gifford
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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