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Microsoft Software Licenses (Year 1 of 3) to 31/07/2025

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of the West of England has completed the tender process for the procurement titled "Microsoft Software Licenses (Year 1 of 3) to 31/07/2025," under the industry category of software package and information systems (CPV code 48000000). The procurement process used a selective method and was a call-off from a framework agreement. The total value of the contract is £682,813.28. The tender period ended on 30th July 2024, with the contract commencing on 31st July 2024 and running until 31st July 2025. The delivery location is Bristol, BS16 1QY.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software and information systems to partner with a prominent academic institution. While the contract was awarded to Softcat PLC, a large-scale supplier, other businesses, particularly those able to fulfill similar large-scale procurement needs, can benefit from understanding the tender requirements and structure for future opportunities. Being aligned with the needs of institutions like the University of the West of England can help businesses strategise for similar upcoming tenders, fostering growth through partnerships with educational institutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Microsoft Software Licenses (Year 1 of 3) to 31/07/2025

Notice Description

Framework ref: ITS4042 SU Microsoft Software Licenses (Year 1 of 3) to 31/07/2025

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-33f39f86-e25f-445a-9e0e-1f42749774be
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7daeffd-02f1-4799-98a6-08d1df15ec81
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£682,813 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£682,813 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jul 2024 - 31 Jul 2025 1-2 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 THE WEST OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
purchasing@uwe.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 1QY
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
Not specified
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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