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MS Software Licences (Contract Award)

ROYAL NORTHERN COLLEGE OF MUSIC

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26 Oct 2021 at 08:38

Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester has awarded a contract for the provision of Microsoft software licenses, titled "MS Software Licences (Contract Award)". This procurement falls under the educational software package category and was initiated as a selective process with a direct award from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £64,300, is effective from October 1, 2021, until September 30, 2024. The tender period officially ended on September 30, 2021, with the award notice published on October 26, 2021.

This contract presents an excellent opportunity for software providers, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) experienced in educational technology solutions, to engage in supporting the Royal Northern College of Music's ongoing needs. Businesses specialising in educational software offerings, especially those capable of delivering Microsoft products and related services, would find themselves well-positioned to tap into the potential growth offered by this award. Collaborating with educational institutions can significantly enhance a company's profile and open avenues for further contracts within the education sector.

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Notice Title

MS Software Licences (Contract Award)

Notice Description

Provision of education based Microsoft licenses for 2021-22, 2022-23 and 2023-24 comprising: M365 EDU A3 Unified ShrdSvr ALNG SubsVL MVL PerUsr Faculty M365 EDU A3 Unified ShrdSvr ALNG SubsVL MVL PerUsr - Students Phone Sys EDU ShrdSvr ALNG SubsVL MVL PerUsr CommonAreaPhoneEDU ShrdSvr All Language SubsVL MVL VisioProforO365forEDU ShrdSvr All Language SubsVL MVL Phone System - Virtual User for faculty SQLSvrStdCore All Language LicSAPk MVL 2Lic CoreLic WinSvrSTDCore All Language LicSAPk MVL 2Lic CoreLic WinSvrDCCore All Language LicSAPk MVL 2Lic CoreLic Please note that this is a contract award notice following call off by means of a direct award from the SUPC SLRA Lot 1

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c90dd82-e142-44fa-a789-5b0fe8bac99d
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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48190000 - Educational software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£64,300 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£64,300 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Sep 20214 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2021 - 30 Sep 2024 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
ROYAL NORTHERN COLLEGE OF MUSIC
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M13 9RD
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Hulme
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Rusholme

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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