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Microsoft Licences

CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL

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05 Jan 2021 at 13:47

Summary of the contracting process

Cheshire East Council has completed a procurement process for Microsoft Licences, valued at £35 million, aimed at enhancing their ICT services through the adoption of Microsoft Azure cloud solutions. This tender falls under the software and information systems industry category and is located in the North West of England. The procurement stage has reached the award phase, with the contract effective from 9th December 2020 until 8th December 2026. The tender process was conducted using a selective procurement method, specifically a restricted procedure above the threshold, with the tender period closing on 27th November 2020.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses looking to expand in the software and cloud services market. Companies that specialise in cloud solutions and Microsoft products would be ideally positioned to compete for similar contracts. Furthermore, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to engage, as this tender falls within their suitability criteria. The ongoing demand for cloud services from local councils indicates a growing market landscape for providers capable of offering relevant solutions and support.

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Notice Title

Microsoft Licences

Notice Description

The programme is to adopt and consume Microsoft Azure SaaS/PaaS and other cloud hosted services and products. Both Cheshire East and Cheshire West & Chester Councils continue to invest in ICT Services which will continue to migrate core applications into an Azure cloud environment through engagement with our strategic cloud enablement partner (Microsoft).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3540879f-019f-48e7-bb92-5381b220efe1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80a846f8-b422-4f17-83f4-f5115b178b18
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£35,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£35,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Nov 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Dec 20205 years ago
Contract Period
9 Dec 2020 - 8 Dec 2026 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
CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SANDBACH
Postcode
CW11 1HZ
Post Town
Crewe
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD62 Cheshire East
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Cheshire East
Electoral Ward
Sandbach Town
Westminster Constituency
Congleton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INSIGHT DIRECT (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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