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Microsoft MPSA - SQL Server Ent SA

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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06 Oct 2021 at 10:15

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involved the Department for Education, which conducted a tender for the "Microsoft MPSA - SQL Server Ent SA" aimed at the software package and information systems industry. The total contract value amounted to £39,352.72, and the procurement was executed through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract commenced on 31st August 2020 and concluded on 31st May 2023, with the tender period closing on 31st July 2020. The contract covers various delivery addresses including the United Kingdom and its overseas territories.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in software and IT services, especially those offering Microsoft solutions or similar products. Given that small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, firms with expertise in software licensing, deployment, and support services could find this contract appealing. With the Department for Education as the buyer, companies that can provide efficient service delivery and compliance with educational sector standards may particularly thrive in this competitive environment.

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Notice Title

Microsoft MPSA - SQL Server Ent SA

Notice Description

Provision of Microsoft MPSA licenses.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/219f7810-06ff-4577-b76f-3320dec67c50
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£39,352 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£39,352 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Aug 20205 years ago
Contract Period
30 Aug 2020 - 31 May 2023 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
technology.category@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 2FJ
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BOXXE

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