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Microsoft ESA for NHS

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

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06 Jul 2018 at 09:30

Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Commercial Service is seeking suppliers for a procurement process titled "Microsoft ESA for NHS," which falls under the category of Database and operating software package. This tender is aimed at providing a five-year Microsoft Windows 10 Enterprise Subscription Agreement and includes additional requirements for managing Microsoft licences across several regions in the United Kingdom, including North East, North West, and London. The procurement method used is a Call-Off, and it has reached the award stage, with an active contract value of approximately £163 million set to commence on 30th April 2018 and concluding on 29th April 2023. The deadline for submission was 20th February 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in software licensing, IT support, and cloud services, to collaborate with the NHS and other health and social care bodies. Companies that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) may find themselves well-suited to compete in this process. By engaging with this procurement, businesses can not only expand their client base within the public health sector but also contribute to maximising value across NHS operations, making this a strategic opportunity for growth.

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Notice Title

Microsoft ESA for NHS

Notice Description

This requirement will be separated in to two (2) Elements: For Element 1, NHS Digital ("Authority") requires a five (5) year Microsoft Windows 10 Enterprise Subscription Agreement ("ESA") of Microsoft Windows 10 Licences ("MS10 Licences") for use across the applicable health and social care bodies within the Department for Health and Social Care ("NHS Estate"). In addition to provision of the MS10 Licences, the Authority also requires management of the MS10 Licences to maximise the utilisation across the NHS Estate, ensuring best value is obtained over the term of the ESA. For Element 2, the Authority a three (3) year renewal of its Microsoft estates licences, Azure Hosting and Premier Support.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3233f11f-dcb7-4ad6-879a-fd91a724c880
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/453bc49c-bb23-4895-a5dc-829aa1bb2aeb
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Call-Off
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£163,112,902 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£163,112,902 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jul 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Feb 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Apr 20187 years ago
Contract Period
29 Apr 2018 - 29 Apr 2023 Over 5 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
CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BYTES SOFTWARE SERVICES

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