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(SBS23-080) NECS Microsoft Licenses and Azure Consumption

NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES

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13 Mar 2024 at 09:36

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29 Feb 2024 at 12:04

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Shared Business Services has awarded a contract for the procurement of NECS Microsoft Licenses and Azure Consumption services. The contract has a total value of £2,260,593.84 and was awarded through a selective procurement method. The contract period is from February 23, 2024, to February 22, 2027. The procurement stage is completed, with the tender period ending on October 05, 2023.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses, especially SMEs and VCSEs, to provide intermediary services for NECS in accessing Microsoft Licenses and Azure Consumption services. Companies well-suited to compete in this tender would include those with expertise in license management software packages. The procurement process is advantageous for businesses looking to offer technology solutions to support the NHS Shared Business Services in their operations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

(SBS23-080) NECS Microsoft Licenses and Azure Consumption

Notice Description

The requirement is for a third-party supplier to act as an intermediary for NECS to facilitate access to Microsoft Licenses.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fbd05128-437f-4cdd-9801-b6eb6c78a4d3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bcb3e626-728d-4091-a96d-3d70a81bc026
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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, VCSE
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
£1,275,345 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,535,938 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Feb 20242 years ago
Contract Period
23 Feb 2024 - 22 Feb 2027 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
NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HEMEL HEMPSTEAD
Postcode
HP2 7AH
Post Town
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH27 South West Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Dacorum
Electoral Ward
Adeyfield East
Westminster Constituency
Hemel Hempstead

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INSIGHT DIRECT (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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