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GB-Bristol: Microsoft Licensing

OFFICE FOR STUDENTS

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22 Feb 2023 at 08:50

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Summary of the contracting process

The Office for Students in Bristol, United Kingdom, completed a procurement for Microsoft Licensing services with a total value of £170,000. The procurement stage concluded on 31st January 2023 with Softcat PLC winning the contract. The contract period is from 1st February 2023 to 31st January 2024.

This tender for Microsoft Licensing services awarded to Softcat PLC presents growth opportunities for businesses in the IT software package industry. Companies providing IT software packages and associated services, particularly those experienced in Microsoft technologies, are well-suited to compete in this procurement process. The contract provides a chance to secure business with the Office for Students and expand expertise and market presence in the South West region of the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Bristol: Microsoft Licensing

Notice Description

Provision of Microsoft licenses, Azure provision and associated services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-60cd6443-b4aa-496c-a570-fdc7dff192a4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86a11981-9168-4b74-9c79-5c840b611f71
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£170,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£170,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Feb 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jan 20233 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2023 - 31 Jan 2024 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
OFFICE FOR STUDENTS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8SR
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Gifford
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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