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Microsoft Licensing 2023 (MPSA) - SQL Server, Visual Studio and Windows Server SA Renewals - con_20863

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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31 May 2023 at 08:20

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has awarded a contract for Microsoft Licensing 2023 (MPSA) - SQL Server, Visual Studio and Windows Server SA Renewals. The procurement process was conducted via the Crown Commercial Service Technology Products and Associated Services Framework, with a contract value of £552,624.48. The contract period is from 1st June 2023 to 31st May 2026. The tender was in the award stage and closed on 23rd May 2023.

This opportunity for business growth is suitable for companies providing software package and information systems services. The contract is selective, involving the renewal of software assurance for specific Microsoft products. The Department for Education, as the buying organisation, seeks to support its ongoing business objectives through this contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to bid on this tender, which provides a chance for companies in the technology industry to compete and expand their market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Microsoft Licensing 2023 (MPSA) - SQL Server, Visual Studio and Windows Server SA Renewals - con_20863

Notice Description

Software Assurance renewal of the following Microsoft Licensing products: - SQL Server - Visual Studio - Windows Server DfE currently own the perpetual licenses for these products and require the renewal of software assurance to support the ongoing delivery of business objectives. Procurement conducted via Crown Commercial Service Technology Products and Associated Services (RM6068) Framework.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-67429f24-9146-4cb7-bfe7-0261afc58066
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87a4908a-6e86-4fc9-8880-af65c26adbb7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

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
£552,624 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£552,624 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 May 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 May 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 May 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 May 2023 - 31 May 2026 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
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 2FJ
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BOXXE

Further Information

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