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Provision of Google Workspace Licences

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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08 Apr 2025 at 15:10

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Summary of the contracting process

Birmingham City Council recently awarded a contract for the provision of Google Workspace licences, classified under license management software packages (CPV code 48218000). The procurement process, initiated as a call-off from a framework agreement, followed a selective method. The contract is valued at £31,095.44 and covers the period from 30 December 2024 to 20 December 2025. Key dates include the tender period end date on 13 December 2024, award date on 23 December 2024, and publication date on 8 April 2025. The procurement process is now complete, and the services will be delivered within the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a substantial business opportunity for providers specialising in software licence management, particularly large-scale businesses experienced in managing high-volume digital service contracts. The awarded contract to Ancoris Limited signifies potential for similar businesses to engage with local government contracts, offering extensive scope for growth in the public sector technology services market. While SMEs and VCSEs are not specifically targeted, large enterprises with robust infrastructure and technical expertise in software provisioning stand to benefit significantly from similar engagements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Google Workspace Licences

Notice Description

Provision of Google Workspace Licences

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e22eddd0-6c83-44fc-bdab-5f69e1fa18aa
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d07c4064-5a47-49d4-b5ec-889fbbb0b966
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48218000 - License management software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£31,095 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£31,095 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Dec 2024 - 20 Dec 2025 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
BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Digital and Technology Services
Contact Email
cps@birmingham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B1 1BB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ANCORIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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