Award

Provision of Microsoft M365 Enterprise and Skype for Business Licences

FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE DISTRICT COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

18 Oct 2018 at 10:53

Award Notice
Tender

03 Aug 2018 at 10:44

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Folkestone and Hythe District Council is for the provision of Microsoft M365 Enterprise and Skype for Business Licences, valued at £150,000. This contract falls under the services category, specifically classified as license management software package. The tender period closed on 17 August 2018, and the contract commenced on 3 September 2018, running until 2 September 2021. The procurement method used is an open procedure, allowing for broad participation.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as indicated by the suitability criteria. Companies specialising in software licencing, IT services, or those able to offer cloud-based solutions would be well-positioned to engage in future similar contracts. Engaging with the Folkestone and Hythe District Council could lead to ongoing partnerships in the rapidly growing technology services market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Microsoft M365 Enterprise and Skype for Business Licences

Notice Description

Provision of Microsoft M365 Enterprise and Skype for Business Licences under 3 years agreement. The opportunity is available and accessible on Kent Business e-tendering portal, https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-69a662b0-a841-427d-8549-6f2a65d354e8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32b4113b-b427-45cb-bc62-a1ba90138132
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48218000 - License management software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£134,700 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Oct 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Aug 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Aug 20187 years ago
Contract Period
28 Sep 2018 - 30 Sep 2021 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
FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
FOLKESTONE
Postcode
CT20 2QY
Post Town
Canterbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ44 East Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Folkestone and Hythe
Electoral Ward
Folkestone Central
Westminster Constituency
Folkestone and Hythe

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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