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Microsoft On Premises License - MPSA (Microsoft Products and Services Agreement)

GENERAL DENTAL COUNCIL

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16 Jul 2025 at 14:12

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Summary of the contracting process

The General Dental Council (GDC) has completed the procurement process for the acquisition of on-premises Microsoft Licences under the Microsoft Products and Services Agreement (MPSA). The contract, valued at £180,693, has been awarded to Crayon Software Services Limited, a supplier identified as a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME). This contract was established under a selective procurement method through a call-off from the ESPO Framework - Technology Product and Associated Services TePAS 2 (RM6098) Lot 3, with the procurement stage currently at the award phase. The procurement's primary category is 'Computer-related services', located within the United Kingdom. The tender period concluded on 16 May 2025, with the contract period running from 1 June 2025 to 31 May 2028.

This tender presents a fruitful opportunity for businesses specialising in IT and software solutions, particularly those that are SMEs, as it involves providing critical software infrastructure and after-sales support services. Companies experienced in managing large-scale software licensing and support for public organisations, especially within the framework agreement context, would be well-suited to compete for similar opportunities. Engaging in contracts like this can significantly enhance a firm's credentials and establish a foothold in the public sector technology services market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Microsoft On Premises License - MPSA (Microsoft Products and Services Agreement)

Notice Description

The General Dental Council (GDC) has awarded a contract for the provision of on premises Windows Licences under the Microsoft Product and Services Agreement (MPSA). The supplier will deliver the required quantity of licences to cover GDC on Premises Microsoft Products, provide support /after sales services and assist with resolving any issues arising from the licenses in a timely fashion. The procurement was run through further competition on ESPO Framework -Technology Product and Associated Services TePAS 2 (RM6098) Lot 3

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8a47282-15f0-488b-99a7-366d4df469bf
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72500000 - Computer-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£180,693 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£180,693 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2025 - 31 May 2028 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
GENERAL DENTAL COUNCIL
Contact Name
Olalekan Odefadehan
Contact Email
oodefadehan@gdc-uk.org
Contact Phone
02071676000

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
W1G 8DQ
Post Town
West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Marylebone
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CRAYON SOFTWARE SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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