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Large Account Reseller (LAR) for Microsoft Licensing

Translink

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29 Mar 2021 at 14:08

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is initiated by Translink, the contracting authority based in Belfast, UK, seeking a supplier for the "Large Account Reseller (LAR) for Microsoft Licensing" project within the IT services industry. The procurement, which involves the management of Microsoft Licensing Purchases under two agreements, is classified as an open procedure and is currently in the Award stage, with the contract signed on 29 March 2021. The anticipated start date for the service was 1 March 2021, with options included for extending the contract for up to three additional years.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those focused on software development and consulting. Companies well-suited to compete include large account resellers with expertise in Microsoft licensing, as well as those offering value-added services in IT procurement. As Translink has indicated the potential for part-award and flexibility in contracting strategies, this broadens the scope for entrants who may provide competitive pricing and technical quality, enhancing their prospects for winning contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Large Account Reseller (LAR) for Microsoft Licensing

Notice Description

The following is provided in good faith and is intended only as a preliminary background explanation to Translink's requirement, it does not purport to be all inclusive. Translink is seeking to appoint a Large Account Reseller (LAR) supplier to manage Microsoft Licensing Purchases for two agreements: * Server and Cloud Enrolment (SCE) * Enterprise Subscription Agreement. An appropriate advice service to ensure value for money will also be required. The anticipated start date is 1 March 2021 however dates may be subject to change. Translink reserves the right to accept part of any Tender from one or any number of Tenderers and may change the contracting strategy at any time.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The following is provided in good faith and is intended only as a preliminary background explanation to Translink's requirement, it does not purport to be all inclusive. Translink is seeking to appoint a Large Account Reseller (LAR) supplier to manage Microsoft Licensing Purchases for two agreements: * Server and Cloud Enrolment (SCE) * Enterprise Subscription Agreement. An appropriate advice service to ensure value for money will also be required. The anticipated start date is 1 March 2021 however dates may be subject to change. Translink reserves the right to accept part of any Tender from one or any number of Tenderers and may change the contracting strategy at any time.

Options: Options included to extend the contract. Translink may offer 3 additional extension options (at the end of the initial 3 year term), each option will be for a period of one year.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02a04e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006365-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Mar 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 20215 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Translink
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT2 7LX
Postcode Area
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CDW LTD

Further Information

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