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Microsoft Licenses under NFC166 Microsoft Aggregation

CABINET OFFICE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Cabinet Office has completed a selective procurement process for "Microsoft Licenses under NFC166 Microsoft Aggregation", focusing on software package and information systems. Located in Westminster, London, the buying organisation sought to call-off from a framework agreement, resulting in a contract awarded on 8th May 2024 to the supplier Softcat. The award, worth a total of £22,000,000, covers a contract period from 8th May 2024 to 30th April 2028, with the procurement stage now marked as complete. This process notably aimed to reach small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), but did not extend to voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs).

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those experienced in providing software packages and information systems, who can potentially secure lucrative contracts through strategic partnerships with public sector bodies like the Cabinet Office. SMEs, in particular, stand to benefit from such framework agreements, expanding their market presence and fostering growth by engaging in governmental projects with a high contract value. Companies with the capability to deliver robust digital solutions or software services will align well with the needs outlined in this tender.

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Notice Title

Microsoft Licenses under NFC166 Microsoft Aggregation

Notice Description

Provision of Microsoft Licenses for Cabinet Office

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29534504-cd6d-4232-9a66-3939dac32cfc
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
SME

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
£22,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£15,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 May 20241 years ago
Contract Period
7 May 2024 - 30 Apr 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
CABINET OFFICE
Contact Name
Cabinet Office Digital
Contact Email
co-digital-procurement@cabinetoffice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
07564849573

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2BQ
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

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