Tender

Invitation to Tender for Microsoft Licence Agreement

ROSSENDALE BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

28 Sep 2020 at 14:32

Summary of the contracting process

The Rossendale Borough Council is inviting tenders for the Microsoft Licence Agreement, which is a key procurement in the software and information systems sector. The invitation was published on 28 September 2020, and the tender period closes on 11 October 2020. The contract will commence on 1 December 2020 and is set to run until 30 November 2023. This procurement process is classified as a single tender action, under the direct method, as it operates below the threshold for competitive bidding. Submissions must be submitted online via the Council's website, with the primary address for correspondence located in Bacup, England.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in software solutions, particularly those offering Microsoft licensing or cloud services, to enhance their business portfolio. With the Council's focus on achieving better value through modern cloud offerings, companies that can provide innovative and cost-effective licensing options are well-positioned to compete. Interested businesses should promptly review the tender documents to ensure they meet the specific requirements and deadlines outlined in the invitation.

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Notice Title

Invitation to Tender for Microsoft Licence Agreement

Notice Description

The Councils Microsoft Licensing Agreement is up for renewal on the 30th November 2020. The Council has agreed that the Microsoft Licensing Agreement will go out to Tender with effect from September 2020. Applications can be made by submitting a tender document which can be found on the Rossendale Borough Council website. Please below for the link. The Council is conducting a market assessment to identify the best mix of Microsoft Licensing to support the organisation. It has realised that better value may be had by moving to a Cloud offering.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b64091f1-349c-47d1-a963-82fa8fec3184
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Sep 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Oct 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2020 - 30 Nov 2023 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROSSENDALE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BACUP
Postcode
OL13 0BB
Post Town
Oldham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD46 East Lancashire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Rossendale
Electoral Ward
Britannia & Lee Mill
Westminster Constituency
Rossendale and Darwen

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