Award

Microsoft Software Assurance for SQL Server, Exchange Server and MSDN Licences.

OFSTED

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Award

24 Dec 2019 at 12:01

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves OFSTED, which has awarded a contract for the provision of Microsoft Software Assurance for SQL Server, Exchange Server, and MSDN Licences through a selective procurement method. The call-off contract was awarded as part of the Crown Commercial Services Technology Products 2 Framework Agreement (RM3733). The awarded contract, valued at £37,017, commenced on 1st January 2020 and will last until 31st December 2022, with publications detailing the award made available on 24th December 2019.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses engaged in software services, particularly those specializing in Microsoft products and licensing. Companies that provide IT solutions and support, especially those with experience in software assurance and systems management, would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future. The successful bidder, Bytes Software Services Limited, exemplifies the type of large-scale business that can benefit from participating in these procurement processes.

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Notice Title

Microsoft Software Assurance for SQL Server, Exchange Server and MSDN Licences.

Notice Description

Please note that this contract has already been awarded and that this contract is being published for transparency purposes only. Call Off from Crown Commercial Services Technology Products 2 Framework Agreement (RM3733). This Contract is for the provision of Microsoft Software Assurance for SQL Server, Exchange Server and MSDN Licences for Ofsted.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e7ab409-9407-45e1-89c3-2db744f3ee36
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£37,017 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£37,017 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Dec 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Nov 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Dec 20196 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2020 - 31 Dec 2022 3-4 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
OFSTED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
info-contracts@ofsted.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 2WD
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BYTES SOFTWARE SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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