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Microsoft Licensing

BOURNEMOUTH CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL

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21 Mar 2024 at 13:28

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council (BCP Council) recently completed a procurement process for Microsoft Licensing services. The contract, valued at £37,500,000 GBP, involves the supply of Microsoft licensing under various schemes such as EA, SCE, CSP, and Volume licensing. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with the tender period ending on February 2, 2024. The contract period is set to commence on April 1, 2024, and end on March 31, 2029. The contract was awarded to Bytes Software Services on March 4, 2024.

This procurement opportunity by BCP Council presents potential business growth opportunities for IT services companies specialising in software development and consulting. Businesses interested in providing licensing solutions under the mentioned schemes could compete for this contract. The award to Bytes Software Services indicates a preference for suppliers experienced in software services. Companies looking to expand their presence in the software package and information systems industry should consider engaging with BCP Council for similar future opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Microsoft Licensing

Notice Description

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council (BCP Council) contract for an approved Microsoft Reseller, referred to as a Licensing Solution Provider (LSP), to supply Microsoft licensing under EA, SCE, CSP and Volume licensing.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/923f8db5-324a-4c4f-a92c-b81ecc072440
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48800000 - Information systems and servers

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£37,500,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£37,500,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2029 Over 5 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
BOURNEMOUTH CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BOURNEMOUTH
Postcode
BH2 6DY
Post Town
Bournemouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
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
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Electoral Ward
Bournemouth Central
Westminster Constituency
Bournemouth West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BYTES SOFTWARE SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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