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EHRC 2425-34 Software Licenses and Associated Services

EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION

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28 Mar 2025 at 08:59

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Summary of the contracting process

The Equality and Human Rights Commission has concluded its procurement process for the provision of software licenses and associated services under the tender EHRC 2425-34. This procurement, which falls under the IT services category, includes renewing software licenses and appointing a Microsoft Large Account Reseller. It also involves professional services for reviewing Microsoft Copilot services entitlement. The tender, part of the Crown Commercial Services RM6098 Technology Products and Associated Services 2 Framework Agreement, covers delivery to regions within the United Kingdom: England, Scotland, and Wales. The contract, valued at £532,567.56, was awarded on 11th March 2025 to SoftwareONE UK Limited and will be effective from 12th March 2025 to 31st March 2028.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in IT consultancy, software development, and support services. Companies with expertise in managing software licenses, especially those that can act as Microsoft partners, would be well-suited to compete in similar future procurements. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in particular are encouraged to engage in such selective procurement processes that adopt call-offs from framework agreements, ensuring better value and efficiencies for the buying organisation. Participating in these tenders can drive business growth through long-term contracts and valuable industry exposure.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

EHRC 2425-34 Software Licenses and Associated Services

Notice Description

The Equality and Human Rights Commission is seeking to engage a suitably qualified and experienced supplier for the provision of software licenses and associated services. This includes: - The renewal of software licenses for our core infrastructure services. - The appointment of a Microsoft Large Account Reseller to ensure we are getting the best return and value from our Microsoft agreement. - The professional services of a Microsoft partner to review our entitlement to Microsoft Copilot services. This is a further competition under Lot 3 of the Crown Commercial Services RM6098 Technology Products and Associated Services 2 Framework Agreement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a180f272-b0cc-4152-aa37-5b324fecd265
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef20786a-62b7-4f36-adee-b0e823fd96b3
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£532,567 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£532,567 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
12 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M4 3AQ
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTWAREONE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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