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Further Competition for Microsoft Server Cloud Enrolment (SCE) Licence Renewal - AWARD

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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02 Apr 2025 at 11:49

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Summary of the contracting process

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the renewal of its Microsoft Server Cloud Enrolment (SCE) licence. The contract, which falls under the license management software package industry category, is aimed at ensuring continued use of Microsoft products, which are integral to the council's ICT infrastructure. The procurement was conducted through a restricted procedure, with key deadlines including a tender period ending on 24 January 2025 and a contract period starting on 1 April 2025 and concluding on 31 March 2028. The project is located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom, with a primary focus on services related to license management software development.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in license management software packages and development services. It is particularly well-suited for larger businesses that can support the extensive ICT requirements of a large local government entity. While small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) may find the scale of the project challenging, companies like boxxe Limited and Phoenix Software Ltd, which have been awarded the contract, demonstrate the level of expertise and capability required to succeed in this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Further Competition for Microsoft Server Cloud Enrolment (SCE) Licence Renewal - AWARD

Notice Description

The renewal of the Microsoft SCE license agreement is required for the continued use of the technology products being delivered through the agreement and for continued usage, vendor support and software license compliancy. Microsoft products make up a large part of the existing ICT Infrastructure of the Council and these are being expanded through the implementation of the ICT and Digital Strategy to deliver better service outcomes.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bb74f1c9-84eb-4e64-b4b7-d973caf422cb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f36289c4-9da0-44a5-8f34-8fe13d858aff
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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

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

CPV Codes

48218000 - License management software package

72212218 - License management software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 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
SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Carole Le Roux
Contact Email
carole_leroux@sandwell.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0121 569 3628

Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
B69 3DB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG37 Sandwell
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Sandwell
Electoral Ward
Oldbury
Westminster Constituency
West Bromwich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

BOXXE

PHOENIX SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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