Tender

Renewal of Citrix Virtual Apps Support - Invitation to Auction 20-21

BFI

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Tender

12 Oct 2020 at 14:11

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The BFI is seeking bids for the renewal of its Citrix Virtual Apps Advance Edition licenses, specifically 550 x Advanced Edition and 10 x Desktop Advanced Edition for the period from 1st November 2020 to 31st October 2021. This procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with an open procedure method, and the auction will take place on Wednesday, 21st October 2020, from 14:00 to 15:00. The event will occur in London, where the BFI is based at 21 Stephen Street, W1T 1LN, United Kingdom. The deadline for tender expressions of interest is midnight before the auction, and it is expected that interested parties register via the BFI’s procurement portal.

This opportunity to renew software licenses represents a chance for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) particularly those with expertise in software licensing and management solutions to participate in the bidding process. The nature of this tender, coupled with the transparent reverse auction format, could benefit businesses that offer competitive pricing and reliable service delivery in the software sector. Companies positioned to take advantage of this procurement include those specialising in software solutions for educational and charitable organisations, enabling them to expand their market presence and build long-term relationships with a prominent entity like the BFI.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Renewal of Citrix Virtual Apps Support - Invitation to Auction 20-21

Notice Description

BFI's Citrix Virtual Apps Advance Edition licenses are due for renewal. We would kindly ask you to submit your bids, for the following licenses, based upon the BFI's charity/educational status: - 550 x Citrix Virtual Apps Advanced Edition (Citrix Select Renewal) - 10 x Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktop Advanced Edition (Citrix Select Renewal) Please note these license are required for the period 1st November 2020 - 31st October 2021 This is a transparent reverse auction which will open at 14:00hrs (2pm) on Wednesday 21st October 2020 and will remain open for a period of 1 hour only, closing at 15:00hrs (3pm) on Wednesday 21st October 2020. Additional information: To take part in this auction, please visit our website at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bfi/aspx/Home where you will need to register, if you haven't already, and express an interest in this opportunity to access the relevant documents. Please note expressions of interest will only be accepted via the portal. This is a transparent reverse auction which will open at 14:00hrs (2pm) on Wednesday 21st October 2020 and will remain open for a period of 1 hour only, closing at 15:00hrs (3pm) on Wednesday 21st October 2020. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fbbbab31-b161-4c52-9bef-9df28df37991
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48218000 - License management software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Oct 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Oct 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2020 - 31 Oct 2021 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BFI
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
W1T 1LN
Post Town
West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Bloomsbury
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Further Information

Notice Documents

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