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Microsoft Licences

MERSEYTRAVEL

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14 May 2021 at 12:32

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Merseytravel, a public transport authority based in Liverpool, which is looking to contract for Microsoft licences and associated services under a limited tender procedure. This process is in the completion stage and aims to address the urgent need for new agreements due to the coronavirus pandemic. The contract was awarded to Trustmarque Solutions Limited, with the award being active as of 30 September 2020. The related procurement method was enacted under extreme urgency, with a notable contract value ranging between £1,350,000 and £1,650,000. The main classification for this procurement falls under IT services for consulting, software development, and Internet support, within the UKD7 region.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in IT services and software solutions to expand their market presence, particularly those that can provide Microsoft licensing and support. Companies with experience in rapid deployment and business continuity strategies may find themselves well-suited to compete effectively in such urgent procurements. Given the size of the contract, medium to large enterprises with established relationships and expertise in similar services are encouraged to engage in future tenders of this nature.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Microsoft Licences

Notice Description

Contracts for the provision of Microsoft licenses and associated services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Contracts for the provision of Microsoft licenses and associated services.

Procurement Information

Due to the coronavirus pandemic and the focus on business continuity, it was not possible to progress with the procurement exercise in sufficient time to meet Microsoft's deadline of the end of August for the new agreements to be signed. Microsoft's standard agreement term is three years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02b12a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010681-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
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
14 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Sep 20205 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
MERSEYTRAVEL
Contact Name
Procurement Team
Contact Email
tender@liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 1BP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLD7 Merseyside
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TRUSTMARQUE SOLUTIONS

Further Information

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