Tender

Software License Resellers Agreement (SLRA) 2020

SOUTHERN UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM (SUPC)

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Tender

17 Jul 2020 at 09:32

Summary of the contracting process

The Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium (SUPC) is leading a tender process for the "Software License Resellers Agreement (SLRA) 2020", focusing on the procurement of software licensing and related services for various platforms, including Microsoft and Adobe products. Published on 17th July 2020, this open procurement opportunity is classified under the goods category, specifically targeting software package and information systems, with a total contract value of £250 million. The tender period concludes on 2nd September 2020, and the contract, if awarded, will commence on 1st December 2020 and last until 30th November 2024. The participating tenderers must be able to operate in multiple delivery locations, including the UK and various British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in software resale or ancillary services, particularly those that can provide added value. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the framework aims to ensure accessibility for a variety of suppliers. Companies that specialise in software solutions, digital licensing, or IT services will find this contract particularly suitable for expanding their market reach within the higher education sector and beyond, potentially engaging with numerous educational institutions connected through the consortia involved.

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Notice Title

Software License Resellers Agreement (SLRA) 2020

Notice Description

This tender is for the provision of software licensing and services for Windows, Microsoft, Adobe, VMWare and other miscellaneous or commercial off the shelf software sold via resellers. This framework also accommodates deals that may be in place directly with original software vendors (OSV). Successful resellers will be expected to provide added value services. The Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium (SUPC) awards and manages framework agreements for higher education and is acting as lead organisation on behalf of its members and also for members of the London Universities Purchasing Consortium (LUPC), North Eastern Universities Purchasing Consortium(NEUPC), North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium (NWUPC), the Higher Education Purchasing Consortium Wales (HEPCW), Advanced Procurement for universities and Colleges Limited (APUC) and Crescent Purchasing Consortium (CPC). A full list of the participating Consortia members is available on the Consortia websites. All agreements resulting from this tender should be made available to and apply to all current and future members of the participating consortia.They should also apply to any member of any other Higher Education (HE) or Further Education (FE) purchasing consortium or any other higher education institution in the United Kingdom providing that they formally commit to participate in and support this Framework. SUPC will only grant permission at the request of the consortium, or an institution if it is not a member of a Consortium.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-617466f7-c611-475f-88d8-85f866be2091
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e734087-c07e-487e-8dd4-daa776b1f359
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48100000 - Industry specific software package

48160000 - Library software package

48170000 - Compliance software package

48180000 - Medical software package

48190000 - Educational software package

48200000 - Networking, Internet and intranet software package

48210000 - Networking software package

48220000 - Internet and intranet software package

48300000 - Document creation, drawing, imaging, scheduling and productivity software package

48310000 - Document creation software package

48320000 - Drawing and imaging software package

48321000 - Computer-aided design (CAD) software package

48322000 - Graphics software package

48330000 - Scheduling and productivity software package

48400000 - Business transaction and personal business software package

48500000 - Communication and multimedia software package

48600000 - Database and operating software package

48900000 - Miscellaneous software package and computer systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Sep 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2020 - 30 Nov 2024 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTHERN UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM (SUPC)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
READING
Postcode
RG6 6BU
Post Town
Reading
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Wokingham
Electoral Ward
Hillside
Westminster Constituency
Earley and Woodley

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