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Computer Licences

LICHFIELD DISTRICT COUNCIL

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04 Jun 2025 at 08:51

Summary of the contracting process

Lichfield District Council has completed the procurement of computer licences valued at £418,595.73 GBP, under a framework agreement with the selective procurement method. The procurement, classified in the software and information systems category (CPV: 48000000), commenced with the tender initiation and progressed through to the award stage by 25th April 2025. The council, located in the West Midlands, has contracted Ultima Business Solutions Ltd, a large-scale supplier, to deliver Microsoft licenses for LDC computers and servers. The contract will span from 30th May 2025 to 29th May 2028.

This procurement offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in software and information systems. Companies equipped to supply computer licenses, especially those that fit within existing framework agreements, should find themselves well-suited to compete in similar tenders. Although the contract has been awarded, other small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) might still leverage connections within the local authority sector or within framework agreements to position themselves for future opportunities. Engaging with the needs of public bodies like Lichfield District Council can help businesses expand their reach into government contracts.

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Notice Title

Computer Licences

Notice Description

Microsoft Licenses for LDC Computers and Servers

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7dd55aeb-2162-49fd-b15b-8511d65faf6a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7aee05d0-6fcb-43bc-9e15-0c1253ce1593
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£418,595 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£418,595 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
29 May 2025 - 29 May 2028 3-4 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
LICHFIELD DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LICHFIELD
Postcode
WS13 6YX
Post Town
Walsall
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Lichfield
Electoral Ward
Stowe
Westminster Constituency
Lichfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ULTIMA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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