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West Midlands Combined Authority Purchase of Microsoft Licenses

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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13 Aug 2024 at 08:53

Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority has completed a public procurement process for the purchase of Microsoft E3 and E5 licenses, awarding the contract to Trustmarque. This procurement falls under the category of miscellaneous software packages and computer systems (CPV: 48900000). The procurement was conducted using a selective method through a call-off from the KCS Framework for Software Products and Associated Services. Key dates include the tender period which concluded on 13th May 2024, and the contract period, which spans from 15th May 2024 to 14th May 2027. The total value of the contract is £2,278,917, and it is aimed at delivery within the West Midlands, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant business expansion opportunities for companies specialising in software products and IT services. Given the focus on Microsoft licenses, businesses with expertise in providing and managing Microsoft solutions are well-suited to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this procurement particularly advantageous, as the suitability criteria are favourable to SMEs. This contract also provides a stable, long-term engagement until 2027, allowing for sustained revenue and a potential foothold within the public sector IT services market.

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Notice Title

West Midlands Combined Authority Purchase of Microsoft Licenses

Notice Description

West Midlands Combined Authority intend to award a contract to Trustmarque for the supply of Microsoft E3 & E5 licences utilising the KCS Framework for Software Products and Associated Services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-aac13943-ec8e-418a-a17c-c8f4edaf5245
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c5db96c-0d58-4eb1-a216-845459e25ed8
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
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48900000 - Miscellaneous software package and computer systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,278,917 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,278,917 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 May 20241 years ago
Contract Period
14 May 2024 - 14 May 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
WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B19 3SD
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
Newtown
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TRUSTMARQUE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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