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Microsoft Enterprise Software (ESA Renewal)

RAIL SAFETY AND STANDARDS BOARD

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01 Oct 2024 at 15:30

Summary of the contracting process

The Rail Safety and Standards Board, based in London, has completed a procurement process for the renewal of its Microsoft Enterprise Software agreement (ESA Renewal). The contract, classified under IT services, was awarded to Bytes Software Services Limited and covers multiple locations, including the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom. The procurement, which used an 'Other' method, began with a tender period that ended on 27 June 2023, followed by the contract period starting on 28 June 2023 and ending on 27 October 2026. The contract's total value is £617,964. The official contract award was published on 1 October 2024.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for firms providing IT services, consulting, and software solutions. It's particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as the procurement process acknowledges the participation of such entities. Companies in the IT industry aiming to expand their market reach within the UK and internationally could find this contract beneficial. Participation in such procurements not only yields financial benefits but also enhances business credibility through association with reputable organisations like the Rail Safety and Standards Board.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Microsoft Enterprise Software (ESA Renewal)

Notice Description

Microsoft Enterprise Software (ESA Renewal)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/602b81d9-3a2e-4bc0-ae68-0d58f64d65d6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£617,964 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£617,964 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jun 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jun 20232 years ago
Contract Period
27 Jun 2023 - 27 Oct 2026 3-4 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
RAIL SAFETY AND STANDARDS BOARD
Contact Name
Hazel Fernandes
Contact Email
hazel.fernandes@rssb.co.uk
Contact Phone
+442031425351

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC2M 2RB
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Bunhill
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BYTES SOFTWARE SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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