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University of Southampton - Further Competition for the Provision of a Microsoft Licenses Partner

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON

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10 May 2021 at 07:54

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Southampton is conducting a further competition for the provision of Microsoft licenses under the SUPC - Software License Resellers Agreement, classified within the software package and information systems industry category. The tender process is complete, with the contract awarded on 14 April 2021. The contract, valued at £3.5 million, will be in effect from 1 May 2021 to 30 April 2024, and the delivery address is located in Southampton, England. The procurement method employed was selective, specifically through a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software licensing and IT services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies that are well-versed in Microsoft products and have experience managing software licenses would be especially well-suited to compete for similar contracts, allowing them to expand their client base and enhance their service offerings within the education sector.

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Notice Title

University of Southampton - Further Competition for the Provision of a Microsoft Licenses Partner

Notice Description

The University of Southampton is seeking a Microsoft License Partner to manage and supply all of its Microsoft licenses throughout the Contract Term. Additional information: Further Competition under the SUPC - Software License Resellers Agreement (SLRA) [Lot 1 - Microsoft and Associated Services]

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f6bfa66d-5465-411d-814b-5f6c9716fb1a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1f03552-e198-46f9-bc2d-93e50e5e45df
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£3,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Apr 20214 years ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2021 - 30 Apr 2024 3-4 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
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO17 1BJ
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Portswood
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Test

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PUGH COMPUTERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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