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Microsoft Enterprise Licenses and Azure Subscription

COMPETITION AND MARKETS AUTHORITY

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31 Mar 2021 at 14:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Competitions and Markets Authority (CMA) conducted a procurement process titled "Microsoft Enterprise Licenses and Azure Subscription," aimed at providing a bundle of Microsoft Enterprise Licenses along with a subscription to Microsoft Azure. This tender falls under the software package and information systems category (CPV code 48000000) and was awarded after a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract period began on 27 February 2020 and will conclude on 27 February 2023, with the total contract value amounting to £4,120,386. The tender period ended on 10 January 2020.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for large businesses specialising in software solutions and cloud services, particularly those that have the capability to deliver enterprise-level software licenses and services. Companies looking to expand their market presence in the UK, especially in the technology and IT sectors, would find this contract suitable for their offerings. Engaging with such projects can not only enhance business growth but also foster long-term collaborations with established public sector organisations like the CMA.

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Notice Title

Microsoft Enterprise Licenses and Azure Subscription

Notice Description

Provision of Microsoft Enterprise Licenses bundled with subscription to MS Azure.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-98afa390-bfbb-4bb6-8f26-73cf32bea7f8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aefb4588-010f-47bd-a676-4d0107c9d5ac
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
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
£4,120,386 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,120,386 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jan 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Feb 20206 years ago
Contract Period
27 Feb 2020 - 27 Feb 2023 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
COMPETITION AND MARKETS AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Luciana Marenna
Contact Email
luciana.marenna@cma.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4QZ
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTBOX

Further Information

Notice Documents

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