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2819/MH Microsoft Licensing Agreement March 2021

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

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16 Mar 2021 at 09:51

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sheffield is seeking to fulfill a Microsoft Licensing Agreement through a selective procurement method, having recently awarded the contract for the full renewal of licenses and consultancy associated with their Microsoft estate. This contract, which is valued at £1,110,000 and effective from 1st March 2021 until 29th February 2024, was finalised on 17th February 2021. The delivery of services is expected to cover the Yorkshire and the Humber region of the United Kingdom and is a part of the operating systems industry category. The tender period officially ended on 11th February 2021, indicating that interested parties are no longer able to submit expressions of interest for this opportunity.

This tender presents a prime opportunity for businesses specialising in software licensing, IT consultancy, and related services to extend their portfolio with a renowned educational institution. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete, given the nature of the tender's requirements which often align with their capabilities. Engaging with the University of Sheffield could provide significant growth potential through ongoing collaboration and exposure within the higher education sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2819/MH Microsoft Licensing Agreement March 2021

Notice Description

The University ran a further competition under the SUPC's Software License Resellers Agreement for it's Microsoft Estate, both the renewal of licenses and consultancy around licensing for 3 years. The tender has been awarded and no further expressions of interest can be accepted or processed. The prices noted in this form are for guidance only and a best-estimate for 3 years costs. Accurate figures cannot be given due to not knowing our FTE count for years 2 and 3, nor which optional additional items we will be adding to the estate in these years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2cabdba4-696b-4bc6-9e3c-53dd60f885b8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af1e8ee1-6c86-4a11-a7de-c699bee2c667
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48620000 - Operating systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,110,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,100,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Feb 20215 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2021 - 29 Feb 2024 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S10 2TN
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
Broomhill and Sharrow Vale
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PHOENIX SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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