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EES Microsoft Licences

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

UK Shared Business Services Limited concluded the procurement process for Microsoft Licences under the title "EES Microsoft Licences," classified within the industry-specific software package and software-related services categories. This procurement, consisting of a call-off from the SUPC SLRA Lot 1 - Chest Microsoft EES framework, results in a contract value increase to £3,170,425.01. The procurement stage is in the award phase, reflecting a selective procurement method. The contract, set to serve UK Research and Innovation's needs for productivity, security, and infrastructure services, spans from 1st January 2023 to 31st December 2025, with delivery addresses located within the United Kingdom.

This tender presents distinctive business growth opportunities, particularly for businesses capable of providing comprehensive academic licensing solutions, conforming to UKRI's critical service needs. While the procurement was concluded with Phoenix Software Limited as the awarded supplier, similar businesses, especially SMEs, can identify and compete in comparable future tenders by aligning their offerings with existing framework requirements. This reflects the potential for scalable business growth within the services procurement landscape in the UK, highlighting the importance for businesses to engage with selective procurement frameworks.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

EES Microsoft Licences

Notice Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the SUPC SLRA Lot 1 - Chest Microsoft EES framework Variation 001, 002 and 003 has been conducted. As a result of this the Call-Off contract value has increased to PS3,170,425.01. Brief Description of Requirement Award to provide: UK Research and Innovation would like to renew their Microsoft Enrolment for Education Solutions (EES) agreement for a 3 year period, dating from 1st January 2023 - 31st December 2025. EES is Microsoft's agreement term to supply academic licensing to their customers and can supply anything from their portfolio and enables critical services UKRI need from productivity, security, information management, infrastructure.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b0714351-a14c-4121-900b-ecacd087bc3f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a318b58e-d4c5-4f79-8a14-28edc438143b
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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

CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

72260000 - Software-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,170,425 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,170,425 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Dec 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Dec 20223 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 2025 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
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PHOENIX SOFTWARE

Further Information

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