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Microsoft Products & Services Agreement (MPSA) - Licences and Software Assurance 2 - con_13129

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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04 Mar 2022 at 10:08

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education in England has completed the procurement process for the Microsoft Products & Services Agreement (MPSA), focusing on software licenses and assurance, with a total contract value of £1,156,218.92. This procurement, classed under the Software package and information systems category (CPV code 48000000), was conducted via a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 28 January 2022, and the contract period commenced on 1 March 2022, running until 31 May 2024. The main address for this contracting authority is Piccadilly Gate, Store St, Manchester, M1 2WD.

This awarded contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the software and information systems sector, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as they can compete for similar tender opportunities in the future. Companies that specialise in providing software solutions, including licensing agreements, management systems, and technical support services, would be well-suited to participate in upcoming contracts of this nature, bolstering their growth prospects in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Microsoft Products & Services Agreement (MPSA) - Licences and Software Assurance 2 - con_13129

Notice Description

Notice for the procurement of MPSA licenses and software assurance.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c0db4926-a247-4906-9132-2538d677416c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ec2e514-f269-4b24-af8d-ec374e9f23f4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
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

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,156,218 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,156,218 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2022 - 31 May 2024 2-3 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
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

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