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PROVISION of Microsoft Licences and Related Services

ROYAL BERKSHIRE FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE

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04 Dec 2024 at 11:44

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Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Berkshire Fire & Rescue Service has completed a procurement process titled "PROVISION of Microsoft Licences and Related Services" under the industry category of software package and information systems (CPV code 48000000). The contract encompasses securing essential Microsoft licensing for various products, including Microsoft 365, Microsoft Azure, and Microsoft Server & SQL, in addition to supporting a significant Azure migration project and professional services. The contract period spans from 1 September 2024 to 30 September 2026, with an award value of £990,000, following a direct award through the CCS Framework RM6098 Lot 3. The tender was concluded with an award date of 11 November 2024.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for technology firms, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), given the scope and strategic importance of the services required. Businesses with expertise in Microsoft products, licensing, and cloud migration are well-suited to compete. The contract allows for further strategic initiatives, potentially including emerging Microsoft and third-party technologies, offering additional avenues for enhanced business growth and innovation. The procurement gap in this award signifies a continuing demand for specialised IT services, making it an attractive proposition for dynamic technology companies looking to expand their market footprint in the public sector. Softcat Ltd, the awarded supplier, exemplifies the type of business capable of capitalising on this opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PROVISION of Microsoft Licences and Related Services

Notice Description

The Authority has an ongoing requirement for a licensing partner to support its technological and operational infrastructure. This requirement includes securing essential Microsoft licensing for Microsoft 365, Microsoft Azure, and Microsoft Server & SQL, which are foundational to the Authority's core IT operations and productivity applications. Additionally, the Authority requires licenses and subscriptions for various third-party applications The Authority is also undertaking a significant Azure migration project and professional services, and ongoing operational Azure costs will be part of this contract The recommended contract will not be limited solely to the licensing and migration elements detailed above. It will also provide the Authority with the flexibility to incorporate additional strategic initiatives as needed, including but not limited to Power BI, Microsoft Co-Pilot, and other emerging Microsoft and third-party technologies. This contract was awarded under Direct Award CCS Framework 6098.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d8b978b7-9e6e-4f16-94e9-4f96d2ef7119
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0974dddc-e375-4d8a-aa6e-cc0839dfa303
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Direct Award - Framework RM6098 Lot 3
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£990,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2024 - 30 Sep 2026 2-3 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
ROYAL BERKSHIRE FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE
Contact Name
Shuvham Bhandari
Contact Email
bhandaris@rbfrs.co.uk
Contact Phone
07785925716

Buyer Location

Locality
READING
Postcode
RG31 7SD
Post Town
Reading
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
West Berkshire
Electoral Ward
Tilehurst Birch Copse
Westminster Constituency
Reading West and Mid Berkshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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