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Microsoft Licencing and Azure

OFSTED

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20 Sep 2022 at 08:54

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract with tender ID CON 1291 titled "Microsoft Licencing and Azure" has been awarded to PHOENIX SOFTWARE LIMITED. The contract involves the provision of Microsoft Licences and Azure for a 3-year period, with the potential for a two further 12-month extensions. The total award cost is £5,191,666 GBP, with a contract period starting from October 1, 2022, to September 30, 2025. The buying organization is OFSTED based in England, the procurement method used was selective, and the main procurement category is goods.

This awarded contract for Microsoft Licences and Azure could present growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the software package and information systems industry. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete, considering the contract's value and scope. The contact point for the buying organization OFSTED is "Info Contracts," reachable via email at info-contracts@ofsted.gov.uk or telephone at 0300 013 0102. Businesses interested in providing Microsoft Licences and Azure solutions should consider this opportunity for potential business expansion and development within the public procurement sector.

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Notice Title

Microsoft Licencing and Azure

Notice Description

Please note that this contract has already been awarded and that this contract is being published for transparency purposes only. Call Off from KCS SoftwareFramework Agreement This contract is for the provision of Microsoft Licences and Azure for the 3 year period with the option to extend for two further 12 month period. The total award cost is for the 3 years only. The 3 year indicative value will be used as an indicator to estimate the value of any subsequent extension period(s) should these be required

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5c06e837-e697-4c53-b0f1-521f62aa6bc5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10f01388-e9d9-41ce-b455-b6d14aa28777
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,191,666 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Sep 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Sep 20223 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2022 - 30 Sep 2025 3-4 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
OFSTED
Contact Name
Info Contracts
Contact Email
info-contracts@ofsted.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0300 013 0102

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M2 7BR
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PHOENIX SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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