Award

Provision of Microsoft M365 Enterprise and Skype for Business licences

FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE DISTRICT COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

22 Oct 2021 at 13:52

Award Notice
Award

26 Aug 2021 at 06:10

Award Notice
Tender

05 Jul 2021 at 08:15

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Folkestone and Hythe District Council is seeking suppliers for the "Provision of Microsoft M365 Enterprise and Skype for Business licences" in the South East region of the United Kingdom. This procurement, classified under information technology services (CPV code 72222300), is currently in the award stage following an open tender process that concluded on 6th August 2021. The contract, valued at £312,984, will commence on 21st October 2021 and runs until 30th September 2024. Businesses interested in participating had to submit their bids by the deadline and can access the opportunity through the Kent Business e-tendering portal.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) with expertise in information technology services. Companies proficient in delivering cloud-based solutions and business communication tools would be ideal candidates to compete for this contract. Engaging in this tender can help businesses expand their portfolios and establish long-term relationships with local government authorities, thereby fostering growth and increased visibility in the public sector.

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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. The opportunity is available and accessible on Kent Business e-tendering portal, https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk, ref number DN554411.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7abd83c5-57d9-403b-be7f-09fecfac2daa
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/966cc3d7-dcb5-4ff0-8a58-a36d6cfcd317
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

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

CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£255,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£579,727 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Aug 20214 years ago
Contract Period
20 Oct 2021 - 30 Sep 2024 2-3 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
Ade Agboola
Contact Email
ade.agboola@folkestone-hythe.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1303853377

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
2
Supplier Names

CDW

INSIGHT DIRECT (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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