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UWQ280 - AWARD

UNIVERSITY OF WORCESTER

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31 Jan 2025 at 14:07

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Worcester has completed a public procurement process to award a contract for Microsoft licensing over a period of three years, starting on 1st September 2024 and ending on 30th August 2027. This process falls under the category of 'goods' with a focus on license management software packages and educational software. The procurement was conducted using a restricted procedure, a selective method to ensure that only qualified suppliers were invited to tender. The contract, valued at GBP 656,212, was awarded to Insight Direct (UK) Ltd, with the award notice published on 31st January 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in license management software and educational software to expand their reach, especially those with capabilities to deliver services across the United Kingdom, Europe, and other global regions mentioned. Although the procurement was not specifically aimed at SMEs or voluntary, community, and social enterprises, businesses in relevant fields with the capacity to handle substantial contracts over multiple regions will find this type of tender highly beneficial for business growth.

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Notice Title

UWQ280 - AWARD

Notice Description

The University is looking to award a contract for 3 years for micorsoft licensing

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bb13c835-4ca0-4b57-8730-1d9cb6a21f73
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea0d399d-9995-4505-9bfa-d80bcc18bbb3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48190000 - Educational software package

48218000 - License management software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£656,212 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2024 - 30 Aug 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
UNIVERSITY OF WORCESTER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WORCESTER
Postcode
WR2 6AJ
Post Town
Worcester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Worcester
Electoral Ward
St Clement
Westminster Constituency
Worcester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INSIGHT DIRECT (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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