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UKSBS CC24012 - Supply of Microsoft Licenses

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement contract titled "UKSBS CC24012 - Supply of Microsoft Licenses" involves UK Shared Business Services Limited as the buying organisation and Softcat Plc as the supplier. The contract, awarded through a selective procurement method under the LUPC framework agreement, is a direct award procedure for various Microsoft Licenses and associated support services. Classified under the IT software package industry (CPV 48517000), it is associated with Polaris House, North Star Avenue, Swindon, England (postal code SN2 1FL). The procurement process is in the award update stage, with significant dates including the contract period start on 26 March 2024 and end on 31 March 2027. This is a contract variation that also replaces the previous contract DDaT23481 with a total value of £2,203,908.25 GBP, noting multiple amendments to increase and adjust the quantity of licenses.

This tender offers robust growth opportunities for IT businesses specialising in software licenses and support services, especially with experience in government frameworks. The contract is favourable for SMEs due to its suitability specifications. Companies well-versed in handling UK government contracts, particularly those skilled in providing IT solutions, would find this tender conducive for expanding their operations. Moreover, the continuity and variations in the contract, aligned with the specific framework, signify a lucrative and stable opportunity for a supplier with the right operational scale to meet these technological requirements efficiently.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKSBS CC24012 - Supply of Microsoft Licenses

Notice Description

***PLEASE NOTE THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE AND NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITON*** This requirement is for the supply of various Microsoft Licenses and associated support. This has been sourced via a direct award procedure against the LUPC framework: Software License Resellers Agreement (Ref: ITS4042SU) and awarded to the top ranked supplier on Lot 1 - Microsoft and Associated Services. This is a direct replacement of contract DDaT23481 Contract Variation 001 - Amendment to cost of licenses and additional licenses Contract Variation 002 - Amendment to increase licenses Contract Variation 003 - Amendment to increase licenses Contract Variation 004 - Amendment to increase licenses Contract Variation 005 - Amendment to increase licenses

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-592f831d-55c6-4af5-a987-23a15227a2bf
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/175473c8-b356-4d84-8e6f-f86a478a0b64
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48517000 - IT software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,203,908 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,708,858 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 20232 years ago
Contract Period
26 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 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
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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