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Microsoft Enterprise Subscription Agreement

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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21 Dec 2016 at 12:15

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Microsoft Enterprise Subscription Agreement is led by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), which is based in Blackpool, England. This contract falls under the goods category, specifically for software package suites, with a total value of £42,950,000. The procurement method employed was classified as 'Other', and the tender period concluded on 4th November 2016. The contract commenced on 1st January 2017 and remains effective until 31st December 2019.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in software and IT services. Companies with expertise in providing comprehensive software solutions and licensing, especially those capable of offering support for Office 365, would be well-positioned to compete. As the DWP is a large government buyer, successful suppliers can gain a significant foothold in the public sector, potentially leading to further contracts within similar government frameworks.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Microsoft Enterprise Subscription Agreement

Notice Description

DWP's Microsoft Agreement for 3 years. This includes all Office and Windows device licences and the ability to move to Office 365

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9092634-cc6d-46c3-94af-463e0347ee40
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 -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48422000 - Software package suites

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£42,950,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£42,950,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Dec 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Nov 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Nov 20169 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2017 - 31 Dec 2019 2-3 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
DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS
Contact Name
David Coburn
Contact Email
david.coburn@dwp.gsi.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKPOOL
Postcode
FY4 5ES
Post Town
Blackpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD42 Blackpool
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Blackpool
Electoral Ward
Stanley
Westminster Constituency
Blackpool South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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