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Supply of Microsoft 365 Backup and Recovery under the Software Licence Resellers (SLRA) Framework Agreement, Number: ITS4042 SU using SLRA Lot 4 Other Software

UNIVERSITY OF CHESTER

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19 Dec 2022 at 16:02

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Chester has awarded a contract for the Supply of Microsoft 365 Backup and Recovery under the Software Licence Resellers (SLRA) Framework Agreement to Softcat PLC. The tender was valued at £500,000 and had a minimum value of £200,000. The procurement method used was selective, calling off from a framework agreement. The contract period is set to start on December 1, 2022, and end on November 30, 2026. The tender deadline was on November 18, 2022. The University sought tenders as members of NWUPC and aimed to appoint one supplier for an initial 2-year period with possible extensions.

This procurement opportunity by the University of Chester for Microsoft 365 Backup and Recovery services could be beneficial for businesses specialising in software backup or recovery solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are considered suitable for this tender. The contract offers a potentially lucrative opportunity for suppliers in the software development services industry. Businesses based in the North West and West Midlands regions of the United Kingdom could particularly benefit from this opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of Microsoft 365 Backup and Recovery under the Software Licence Resellers (SLRA) Framework Agreement, Number: ITS4042 SU using SLRA Lot 4 Other Software

Notice Description

The University of Chester was seeking tenders for the Supply of Microsoft 365 Backup and Recovery under the Software Licence Resellers (SLRA) Framework Agreement, Number: ITS4042 SU using SLRA Lot 4 Other Software as members of NWUPC. As permitted under the framework University of Chester sought to appoint one supplier for a period of 2 years with an option to extend for up to two further periods of 12 months each, subject to satisfactory performance and the University's needs.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a884c635-66e4-4aca-9f2d-ae9eefca35d8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8301d85e-62da-4d4c-bcfb-ca4150160756
Current Stage
Award
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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

CPV Codes

48710000 - Backup or recovery software package

72212710 - Backup or recovery software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Nov 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Nov 20223 years ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2022 - 30 Nov 2026 4-5 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
UNIVERSITY OF CHESTER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHESTER
Postcode
CH1 4BJ
Post Town
Chester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England), TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Chester City & the Garden Quarter
Westminster Constituency
Chester North and Neston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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