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Provision of Microsoft 365 A5 Educational Licences

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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08 Apr 2025 at 15:15

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Provision of Microsoft 365 A5 Educational Licences" has been completed by Birmingham City Council. This contract, classified under the industry category of license management software packages, involves delivering services in the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom. The procurement was done through a selective method; specifically, a call-off from a framework agreement. The key dates to note include the tender period ending on 12 July 2024, the contract award date on 22 July 2024, and the contract period running from 1 August 2024 to 31 July 2027. The total value of the contract is GBP 137,692.26.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities for large-scale companies specialising in software and IT solutions. Given the nature of the contract, businesses with a strong track record in managing software licenses, particularly educational packages, would be well-suited to compete. As Birmingham City Council is the buying organisation, suppliers can anticipate working with a large public sector entity that values reliable and scalable software management solutions. This contract’s specific focus on Microsoft 365 A5 Educational licences further underscores the need for suppliers adept in providing comprehensive tech services to educational institutions.

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Notice Title

Provision of Microsoft 365 A5 Educational Licences

Notice Description

Provision of Microsoft 365 A5 Educational licences for BAES

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9c98899b-cd1c-4451-a83a-9ff015111b4d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2bd49935-0687-4d39-83a8-d5455ce7a0b1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
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

48218000 - License management software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£137,692 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£137,692 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2024 - 31 Jul 2027 2-3 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
BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B1 1BB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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