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Microsoft A5 Education and Server Licenses

CITY OF LONDON CORPORATION

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03 Sep 2024 at 10:34

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The City of London Corporation has completed the procurement process for Microsoft CSP licences necessary for their Office/Microsoft 365 core services, crucial for school operations. The procurement, classified under the Software package and information systems category, involved a direct procurement method through a single tender action below the threshold. The contract, valued at £45,021.35, was awarded to Softcat Plc, with the contract period running from 18th July 2024 to 17th July 2025. This project is situated in London, UK, with a tender period that concluded on 18th June 2024.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in software and information systems. Businesses capable of providing educational and server licences for Microsoft products would find this tender highly relevant. The direct procurement method and single tender action indicate a targeted opportunity, making it ideal for businesses with specialised offerings in Microsoft's suite of software products. The involvement of the City of London Corporation highlights a commitment to quality and reliability in their procurement processes, providing a robust platform for suppliers to expand their services within the educational sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Microsoft A5 Education and Server Licenses

Notice Description

Microsoft CSP licensing for our Office/Microsoft 365 core services which are essential to the running of the school.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4c20fd18-abda-436b-a34a-987ff0443468
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7af0a82f-612e-4132-bef2-6f5a8b33bf20
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below 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
£45,021 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£45,021 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
17 Jul 2024 - 17 Jul 2025 6-12 months
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
CITY OF LONDON CORPORATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC2P 2EJ
Post Town
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Clerkenwell
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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