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Provision of MS Licences

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

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11 Apr 2025 at 13:09

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Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Commercial Service, based in Liverpool, has completed the procurement process titled "Provision of MS Licences," classified under IT services, including consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The tender involved acquiring Microsoft cloud services such as 1,193 EOP licences, 1,200 E5 licences, and Microsoft Azure Subscriptions, with a total value of £1,226,729. This selective procurement method, executed through a call-off from a framework agreement, covers multiple regions across the UK, including North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South West, and Wales. The contract commenced on 1 April 2025 and will conclude on 31 March 2026, with key dates being the tender period end date of 25 March 2025 and the award date of 10 April 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services to grow by providing critical software solutions to government entities. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), in particular, are well-suited to participate and benefit from such opportunities. CORE TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS (U.K.) LIMITED, an SME based in London, successfully secured this contract, illustrating the potential for businesses of similar scale and capabilities to engage in lucrative public procurement processes. Engaging in such contracts can enhance a company's portfolio, expand its market reach, and foster long-term growth through partnerships with government organisations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of MS Licences

Notice Description

To procure Microsoft cloud services, including up to 1,193 EOP licences, up to 1,200 E5 licences and Microsoft Azure Subscriptions

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cebceb54-4311-4287-9f4c-01304637cfd4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44ff6c8d-0636-4203-9ef9-23eaf436d94c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£1,226,729 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,226,729 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
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
CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CORE TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS (U.K.

Further Information

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