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Tender for the provision of a strategic supplier for Microsoft Licensing Agreements - AWARD

MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY

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14 Jan 2020 at 13:49

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Summary of the contracting process

The Manchester Metropolitan University has completed a procurement process titled "Tender for the provision of a strategic supplier for Microsoft Licensing Agreements - AWARD." This contract falls under the software package and information systems industry category and was located in Greater Manchester, United Kingdom. The procurement stage has reached the award phase, with the contract awarded to Softcat plc on 29 July 2020, following a selective procurement method that utilised a restricted procedure. The contract's duration runs from 1 September 2019 to 31 August 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for larger firms with expertise in software licensing and provisioning services, particularly those that can manage extensive Microsoft licensing agreements. Companies specialising in IT services, software solutions, and technology consultancy would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders, as they can offer comprehensive services that align with the needs of educational institutions like Manchester Metropolitan University.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Tender for the provision of a strategic supplier for Microsoft Licensing Agreements - AWARD

Notice Description

Supplier to assist with the provisioning of Microsoft Licensing Agreements for the University.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-559c9732-686d-4cac-b8c7-1a30907a400e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4d318a5-790d-4f6d-8074-6030153303ec
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£403,616 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jun 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jan 20206 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2019 - 31 Aug 2022 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
MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GREATER MANCHESTER
Postcode
M15 6BH
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Hulme
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Rusholme

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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