Award

Microsoft Renewal

BATH SPA UNIVERSITY

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Award

07 May 2025 at 12:39

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Bath Spa University, located in Bath, UK, focused on the renewal of Microsoft server and subscription services under the IT services category. This direct award process, executed without prior publication, resulted in a completed contract valued at £299,653. The procurement was in the award stage as of 17th October 2024. The contract spans from 18th October 2024 to 18th October 2025, covering services in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, such as consulting, software development, and internet support. Although the direct award limits competition, businesses that can offer innovative by-products or ancillary services could still benefit. Larger scale businesses similar to Phoenix Software Ltd, who was awarded the contract, may find this procurement advantageous due to the size and scope of the project.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Microsoft Renewal

Notice Description

Microsoft Server and Subscription Renewal Additional information: Direct Award

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cbe689f5-b7a0-4b13-b81b-17b97da5057e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f71d095-9c25-42f7-a601-2fe9414061e1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award of contract without prior publication of a contract notice
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£299,653 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£299,653 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
17 Oct 2024 - 18 Oct 2025 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
BATH SPA UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BATH
Postcode
BA2 9BN
Post Town
Bath
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Bath and North East Somerset
Electoral Ward
Saltford
Westminster Constituency
North East Somerset and Hanham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PHOENIX SOFTWARE

Further Information

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