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Annual License Microsoft renewal

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

The UK Shared Business Services Limited conducted a selective procurement process for the "Annual License Microsoft renewal," which falls under the software package and information systems category. This procurement took place in England, with the contract awarded to Softcat PLC on March 30, 2020. The contract covers an initial period from May 1, 2020, to April 30, 2021, with a total contract value of £371,311.08 and the option to extend for an additional year. The tender period ended on March 27, 2020, highlighting that this contract was awarded without a competitive bidding process, continuing existing provisions under a framework agreement.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in IT services, especially those specialising in software licensing and support. Companies that are registered under framework agreements similar to the SUPC Software Licence Reseller Agreement, particularly those offering managed IT solutions or software products, would be well-positioned to benefit from such contracts. Given the substantial value of the contract and the potential for extensions, this procurement is particularly relevant for larger-scale suppliers looking to engage with UK Research and Innovation and expand their services in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Annual License Microsoft renewal

Notice Description

***This is not a call for competition*** This contract was awarded to Softcat PLC as they are the top ranked supplier on the SUPC Software Licence Reseller Agreement Lot 1 - Microsoft & Associated Services. The initial contract is for 1 year with the option to extend for a further year. This is for the annual Microsoft Licence Renewal for UK Research and Innovation Contract extended with Softcat PLC extended for Year 2 also on the SUPC Software Licence Reseller Agreement Lot 1 - Microsoft & Associated Services Framework by Direct Award

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c327d6be-3263-4551-b6b8-b998e2d56b4b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6cf9596-7cad-486d-bf3f-df88dfc99f3f
Current Stage
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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
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
£371,311 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£371,311 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Mar 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 20205 years ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2020 - 30 Apr 2022 1-2 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
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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