Award

Further Competition for the Provision of Microsoft Licences (M354 and D365) under the Software Licence Resellers (SLRA) Framework, Lot 1: Microsoft and associated services

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON

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30 Apr 2024 at 13:38

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Southampton has recently awarded a contract for the provision of Microsoft Licences under the Software Licence Resellers (SLRA) Framework. The contract involves collaborating with the Service Provider to enhance understanding of Microsoft License requirements and improve service offerings. The procurement method used was selective, with the tender period closing on 11th March 2024. The contract will be valid from 18th April 2024 to 30th April 2027, with a total value of £10,000,000 in GBP. The University is located in Southampton, England, and falls under the services category.

This procurement opportunity for Microsoft Licences presents a chance for businesses, particularly those providing software supply services, to engage in collaboration with the University of Southampton. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are especially encouraged to participate. The contract is suitable for organisations looking to offer Microsoft-related services and demonstrate a proactive approach to contract management and quality assurance, thereby fostering business growth opportunities within the software services sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Further Competition for the Provision of Microsoft Licences (M354 and D365) under the Software Licence Resellers (SLRA) Framework, Lot 1: Microsoft and associated services

Notice Description

Following a further competition the University has awarded a Contract which will enable the University to work collaboratively with the Service Provider so they can gain an in depth understanding of the Microsoft License requirements, allowing the Service Provider to offer advice and guidance on efficiencies that could be achieved, and how this could be leveraged to provide an improved service offering throughout the term of the Contract. This includes providing a robust and proactive contract management and quality assurance regime, to ensure issues are dealt with before they become problems and to minimise bureaucracy where possible.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3acac822-356d-42f4-b258-93ad4fbed9b5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/873b4284-8f58-482d-bc07-345586f89e27
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72268000 - Software supply services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Apr 20241 years ago
Contract Period
17 Apr 2024 - 30 Apr 2027 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 SOUTHAMPTON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO17 1BJ
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Portswood
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Test

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PHOENIX SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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