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Microsoft Licenses - AWARD

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11 Mar 2025 at 09:39

Summary of the contracting process

Together Housing (THG) completed a procurement process to enter into a 12-month agreement to use the Microsoft Power Platform in support of their Digital Strategy. The contract, identified as "IT-526-54-THG/P/00054 - AWARD," was awarded following a restricted procedure via the CCS framework 6068 Lot3. This procurement, classified under "Software package and information systems" (CPV: 48000000), includes the enhancement of THG's existing Enterprise agreement, expiring in September 2024. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 4 August 2023, the contract award date on 16 August 2023, and the contract's duration from 31 August 2023 to 30 August 2024. The contract will service various locations, including the UK, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and globally.

This tender represents a significant business growth opportunity for firms specialising in software services, particularly those experienced with Microsoft Power Platform. Larger organisations capable of delivering broad-scale digital solutions will find this contract particularly suitable. As the procurement was awarded to Insight Direct (UK) Limited, competitive companies capable of comparable offerings should monitor future opportunities with THG and similar entities that leverage digital strategies in public service sectors. The careful selection via a restricted procedure underscores the importance of proven capability and compliance with specific framework agreements.

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Notice Title

Microsoft Licenses - AWARD

Notice Description

It is Together Housing's (THG) intention to enter into an agreement for 12 months to utilise the Microsoft Power Platform to support our Digital Strategy. THG is currently enrolled in an Enterprise agreement until September 2024 and wish to add Microsoft Power Platform licences to the estate. This procurement will be Via CCS framework 6068 Lot3

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-69b34a40-85ce-489f-af78-c74559147862
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff56c191-d34b-44b2-81d1-40779d373611
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Aug 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Aug 20232 years ago
Contract Period
30 Aug 2023 - 30 Aug 2024 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
IN-TEND E-TENDERING
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST YORKSHIRE
Postcode
HX1 2EB
Post Town
Halifax
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Calderdale
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Halifax

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INSIGHT DIRECT (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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