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ID 3095831 - Collaborative Call Off Contract for Microsoft Licensing Solutions Partner (LSP)

Department of Finance

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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27 Jul 2021 at 12:15

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Tender

25 May 2021 at 13:34

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Finance in the UK is overseeing a public procurement process titled "Collaborative Call Off Contract for Microsoft Licensing Solutions Partner (LSP)", which falls under the IT services category, particularly in consulting and software development. This procurement, initiated on May 25, 2021, is currently active and follows an open procedure method. The tender period is set to close on June 29, 2021, and the value of the contract is estimated at £100 million. The contract has an initial three-year term with an option to extend for an additional three years, targeting various public sector organisations in Northern Ireland.

This tender presents significant opportunities for IT service providers, specifically those with expertise in Microsoft licensing solutions and consulting services. Businesses that are well-suited to compete should have a robust capability in software development and a proven track record of managing licensing agreements. Additionally, companies intending to bid should note the serious performance monitoring requirements stipulated in the contract, which could lead to exclusion from future procurement competitions if not adhered to. This background creates an environment for credible suppliers to secure substantial public contracts while also supporting their growth within the public sector landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ID 3095831 - Collaborative Call Off Contract for Microsoft Licensing Solutions Partner (LSP)

Notice Description

IT Assist currently has in place two Microsoft Licensing Agreements; - Microsoft Enterprise Agreement - Microsoft Select Plus Agreements These agreements were setup using the current License Solutions Partner (LSP). However, NICS procurement policy requires that we openly tender for the selection of a LSP to manage these agreements. IT Assist will initiate the Change of Channel Partner process as necessary, allowed for under these Agreements, upon the completion of this procurement and the selection of a supplier. It is anticipated that other NICS and Public Sector organisations will also make use of this contract.

Lot Information

Lot 1

IT Assist currently has in place two Microsoft Licensing Agreements; - Microsoft Enterprise Agreement - Microsoft Select Plus Agreements These agreements were setup using the current License Solutions Partner (LSP). However, NICS procurement policy requires that we openly tender for the selection of a LSP to manage these agreements. IT Assist will initiate the Change of Channel Partner process as necessary, allowed for under these Agreements, upon the completion of this procurement and the selection of a supplier. It is anticipated that other NICS and Public Sector organisations will also make use of this contract. Additional information: Participating Bodies for this contract can be found at:. . https://www.finance-ni.gov.uk/publications/list-public-bodies-which-can-participate-cpd-collaborative-frameworks. . Additional Public Sector Bodies using contract:. . Police Rehabilitation and Retraining Trust. Tourism NI. NI Screen. Invest NI. SEUPB. NI Water. NI Assembly Commission. PSNI. Commissioner for Older peoplefor NI

Options: Initial three-year term contract with an option to extend for a further three-year period.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02b4c4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017778-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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
£100,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£100,000,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£100,000,000 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jul 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
Department of Finance
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT3 9ED
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
TLN Northern Ireland
Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Sydenham
Westminster Constituency
Belfast East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRITISH TELECOMMUNICATIONS PLC

Further Information

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