Award

Contract for the Provision of Microsoft Premier Support to the University of Birmingham

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Award

20 May 2019 at 09:48

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham is seeking to procure Microsoft Premier Support through a contract valued at £71,550. This contract, categorised under software support services and specific software packages, is located in Birmingham, England. The award process has been completed as of 3rd May 2019, with the contract period set to run from 21st May 2019 to 20th May 2020. The procurement method used was a direct award, indicating a streamlined process without a competitive tendering phase.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialised in software support services, particularly those with expertise in Microsoft products. Companies that can deliver reliable and comprehensive support services, particularly those focused on education sector needs, would be well-suited to engage in similar future contracts. The university's requirement for high-quality software support opens avenues for businesses aiming to expand their clientele within the public sector.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Notice Title

Contract for the Provision of Microsoft Premier Support to the University of Birmingham

Notice Description

Contract for the provision of Microsoft Premier Support to the University of Birmingham

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7ca08c59-9264-4b1e-8308-923afff78eaa
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2796a581-891a-4af4-ba2a-25d6452e472a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Diret Award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

72261000 - Software support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£71,550 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£71,550 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 May 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 May 20196 years ago
Contract Period
20 May 2019 - 20 May 2020 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
THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 2TT
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MICROSOFT

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-b5fd17-7ca08c59-9264-4b1e-8308-923afff78eaa-2019-05-20T10:48:49+01:00",
    "date": "2019-05-20T10:48:49+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-b5fd17-7ca08c59-9264-4b1e-8308-923afff78eaa",
    "language": "en",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "SC7338/19",
        "title": "Contract for the Provision of Microsoft Premier Support to the University of Birmingham",
        "description": "Contract for the provision of Microsoft Premier Support to the University of Birmingham",
        "status": "complete",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "48100000",
            "description": "Industry specific software package"
        },
        "additionalClassifications": [
            {
                "scheme": "CPV",
                "id": "72261000",
                "description": "Software support services"
            }
        ],
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "postalCode": "B15 2TT"
                    }
                ]
            }
        ],
        "value": {
            "amount": 71550,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Other - Diret Award",
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2019-05-03T23:59:59+01:00"
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2019-05-21T00:00:00+01:00",
            "endDate": "2020-05-20T23:59:59+01:00"
        },
        "suitability": {
            "sme": false,
            "vcse": false
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services"
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-SRS-sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/HHz44pYB",
            "name": "THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM",
                "scheme": "GB-SRS",
                "id": "sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/HHz44pYB"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Edgbaston",
                "locality": "BIRMINGHAM",
                "postalCode": "B152TT",
                "countryName": "England"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Michelle Palfrey",
                "email": "M.Duckett@bham.ac.uk",
                "telephone": "0121 414 7004"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-COH-01624297",
            "name": "MICROSOFT LIMITED",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "MICROSOFT LIMITED",
                "scheme": "GB-COH",
                "id": "01624297"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Microsoft Campus, Thames Valley Park, Reading, Berkshire, RG6 1WG"
            },
            "details": {
                "scale": "large",
                "vcse": false
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-SRS-sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/HHz44pYB",
        "name": "THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM"
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "ocds-b5fd17-7ca08c59-9264-4b1e-8308-923afff78eaa-1",
            "status": "active",
            "date": "2019-05-03T00:00:00+01:00",
            "datePublished": "2019-05-20T10:48:49+01:00",
            "value": {
                "amount": 71550,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-COH-01624297",
                    "name": "MICROSOFT LIMITED"
                }
            ],
            "contractPeriod": {
                "startDate": "2019-05-21T00:00:00+01:00",
                "endDate": "2020-05-20T23:59:59+01:00"
            },
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "documentType": "awardNotice",
                    "description": "Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder",
                    "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2796a581-891a-4af4-ba2a-25d6452e472a",
                    "datePublished": "2019-05-20T10:48:49+01:00",
                    "format": "text/html",
                    "language": "en"
                }
            ]
        }
    ]
}