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Microsoft Licences for St Helens Campus

ST HELENS COLLEGE

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14 Jan 2025 at 09:57

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Microsoft Licences for St Helens Campus" was carried out by St Helens College, categorised under Miscellaneous software package and computer systems (CPV code 48900000). The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 10th December 2024, with the contract starting on 29th December 2024 and concluding on 28th December 2025. The contract, valued at £85,205.70, was awarded on 12th December 2024 to Softcat Plc, a large-scale supplier based in Buckinghamshire. The procurement stage is complete, with the award notice published on 14th January 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in software and computer systems, especially those capable of fulfilling large-scale and specialised software needs. The successful supplier, Softcat Plc, illustrates the suitability of large organisations for this type of contract. Businesses looking to grow in the public sector and those with established frameworks and the capacity to deliver comprehensive software solutions would find similar opportunities beneficial for their portfolio expansion and market position enhancement.

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Notice Title

Microsoft Licences for St Helens Campus

Notice Description

St Helens Procurement Team

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2fae67f5-9c5d-45fb-bccb-d45800dbe61e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c8653a0-83d5-4ede-b759-93485aaa511d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
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

48900000 - Miscellaneous software package and computer systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£85,205 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£85,205 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
29 Dec 2024 - 28 Dec 2025 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
ST HELENS COLLEGE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ST. HELENS
Postcode
WA10 1PP
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
St. Helens
Electoral Ward
St Helens Town Centre
Westminster Constituency
St Helens South and Whiston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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