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01 Aug 2024 at 15:44

Summary of the contracting process

Braintree District Council has completed a procurement process for the provision of Microsoft Licences and related services. The contract, identified as EPP0040, falls under the software-related services category and is applicable to the CM7 9HB postal region in Braintree, England. The procurement utilised a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates include the tender period ending on 19th April 2024, with the contract period commencing on 1st August 2024 and concluding on 31st July 2027. The total contract value is GBP 339,334.37.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies specialising in software-related services. The procurement process prioritises suitability for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), making it an excellent prospect for such businesses to expand their client base by collaborating with public sector organisations. Large businesses like the awarded supplier, Ultima Business Solutions, can also benefit from leveraging their existing infrastructure to fulfil the contract's requirements efficiently.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Microsoft Licences

Notice Description

Provision of Microsoft Licenses and related services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3f608798-d8f6-4b64-ade2-642565855833
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14fae134-b2bf-4b37-a6f7-8a56aaecb39e
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
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72260000 - Software-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£339,334 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£339,334 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 May 20242 years ago
Contract Period
1 Aug 2024 - 31 Jul 2027 2-3 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
Braintree District Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRAINTREE
Postcode
CM7 9HB
Postcode Area
Chelmsford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Braintree
Electoral Ward
Bocking South
Westminster Constituency
Braintree

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Ultima Business Solutions

Further Information

Notice Documents

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