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Softcat Microsoft ESA 2023

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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05 Jun 2024 at 13:22

Award

17 Apr 2023 at 09:46

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions has awarded a contract titled "Softcat Microsoft ESA 2023" for the provision of a licensing subscription service for Microsoft products. The contract is valued at £249,730,000 GBP and involves the delivery of software packages and information systems. The procurement method used was selective, calling off from a framework agreement. The contract period is from 1st April 2023 to 31st March 2028, with the tender period ending on 25th November 2022. The contracting authority is based in Manchester, England, and the main procurement category is goods.

This procurement opportunity with the Department for Work and Pensions offers significant business growth prospects for companies providing software and information systems. Businesses in the technology sector, particularly those specializing in Microsoft product services, could find this tender suitable for their expertise. With a substantial contract value and a long contract period, this opportunity presents a stable and lucrative venture for qualified suppliers in the industry. The process involves competition through a selective procurement method, ensuring a fair chance for eligible suppliers to participate and potentially secure the contract.

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Notice Title

Softcat Microsoft ESA 2023

Notice Description

This notice has been amended to state the contract award value exclusive of VAT. The previous contract award value published included VAT. Contract to provide a licensing subscription service for Microsoft (or equivalent) products and incorporates a number of key product suites utilised by DWP, which includes O365, Windows and Server products (procurement with DWP building and supporting its Windows and server environment) and software and telephony services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/56f5b1d9-e932-4b77-88b3-4791ec153d8f
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
Not specified
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
£208,100,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£208,100,000 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Nov 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jan 20233 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2028 Over 5 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
DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M2 3AA
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

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