Tender

Microsoft Enterprise Agreement

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council has initiated a tender for the "Microsoft Enterprise Agreement" (Reference: SMBC 20051) as part of a further competition under the Crown Commercial Services Framework Agreement RM6068, specifically for Technology Products and Associated Services, Lot 3 - Software and Associated Services. This procurement is located in West Midlands, UK, and is currently in the active stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 8th December 2020 at 12:00 noon. The anticipated contract value is approximately £4 million, covering a three-year agreement beginning on 1st April 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those experienced in Microsoft licensing and software management. Companies that provide information technology services, system support, and consultancy are well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, stakeholders within the Crown Commercial Service framework will find this an accessible contract due to its selective procurement method, which allows them to leverage their established relationships with the council.

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Notice Title

Microsoft Enterprise Agreement

Notice Description

Title: Microsoft Enterprise Agreement Ref: SMBC 20051 Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council would like to invite interested parties to participate in a tender exercise to establish a Contract for the provision Microsoft Enterprise Agreement. The Council's current Microsoft Enterprise Agreement (EA) is due to expire on 31st March 2021. The Council is looking to appoint an authorised Microsoft Licensing Solution Provider to manage and oversee a new 3-year Enterprise Agreement, beginning April 2021. The tender exercise will be a Further Competition under Crown Commercial Services Framework Agreement RM6068 Technology Products and Associated service, Lot 3 - Software and Associated services. The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal.In Order To View the On-Line Questionnaire and Submit a Tender, you will be required to' Opt-In'. Please be mindful that if you are cut and pasting your question responses onto the On-Line Questionnaire that you do so from a notepad document, this is due to the fact that some special characters are not accepted within the On-Line Questionnaire. For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the 'Guidance for Suppliers' section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. If you require further assistance in respect of the system please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810. Closing date: Tuesday 8th December no later than 12.00 noon. Additional information: THIS OPPORTUNITY HAS BEEN PUBLISHED TO CONTRACTS FINDER IN ERROR. THE PROCUREMENT OPPORTUNITY IS ONLY AVAILABLE TO SUPPLIERS ON THE CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICES FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT RM6068 TECHNOLOGY PRODUCTS AND ASSOCIATED SERVICE, LOT 3 - SOFTWARE AND ASSOCIATED SERVICES. WE APOLOGISE FOR ANY CONFUSION OR INCONVENIENCE CAUSED. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-73afcb78-63a2-4eac-b5c2-4a622a80e52c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc130508-0d10-402a-8f2d-111f78f0e43d
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

71356300 - Technical support services

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

72222300 - Information technology services

72250000 - System and support services

72253200 - Systems support services

72261000 - Software support services

72315000 - Data network management and support services

72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services

72610000 - Computer support services

72611000 - Technical computer support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Nov 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Dec 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2021 - 31 Mar 2024 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Sukhvinder Kaur Dubb
Contact Email
sukhvinder_kaur@sandwell.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0121 569 5273

Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
B69 3DB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG37 Sandwell
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Sandwell
Electoral Ward
Oldbury
Westminster Constituency
West Bromwich

Further Information

Notice Documents

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