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Microsoft CSP Licensing - Project_4822

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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09 Jul 2021 at 10:32

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has recently completed a procurement process for Microsoft CSP Licensing under the title "Microsoft CSP Licensing - Project_4822". This procurement falls under the software package and information systems category and was executed using a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period spans from 25th June 2021 to 24th June 2022, with a total contract value of £4,625,436.17. The procurement stage has now moved to the award phase, which was published on 9th July 2021.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in cloud licensing solutions and software services. The successful supplier, Bytes Software Services Limited, is a large-scale company, indicating that the project may favour established firms with substantial capabilities in delivering Microsoft licensing. Smaller businesses or those offering niche services in IT and software might consider partnerships or subcontracting as a strategic approach to compete effectively in this market.

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Notice Title

Microsoft CSP Licensing - Project_4822

Notice Description

Microsoft cloud licensing.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c0e502e0-eec2-4e2f-b3f7-cfb6521bcc4f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11603205-a76b-4ffb-a27e-1af193c461c2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
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
£4,625,436 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,625,436 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 May 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jun 20214 years ago
Contract Period
24 Jun 2021 - 24 Jun 2022 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
technology.category@education.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

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