Award

Microsoft Licences

BELIEVE HOUSING LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

29 Mar 2023 at 13:44

Tender

25 Jul 2022 at 14:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the provision of Microsoft Licences was conducted by believe housing limited, a Social Housing Landlord based in Seaham, United Kingdom. The procurement stage was an open tender, with a completion date set for 12th September. The ITA letters were issued on 27th October, followed by the formal award on 8th November. The main procurement category was goods in the software industry, and the contract was valued at £1,200,000 GBP.

This tender for Microsoft Licences offers business growth opportunities for companies providing license management software packages and related services. Businesses specialising in IT solutions, software development, and procurement services would be well-suited to compete. The procurement method was an open procedure, with a focus on quality and price criteria. The contract was awarded to Ultima Business Solutions, showcasing potential for similar companies to engage in future tender opportunities.

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Notice Title

Microsoft Licences

Notice Description

This is for a provision of Microsoft Licences

Lot Information

Lot 1

Purchase of Microsoft Licences. Additional information: 10% social value

Options: open tender or framework

Renewal: on expiration of contract

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03557e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009166-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£1,250,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,250,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Sep 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Mar 20232 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BELIEVE HOUSING LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@believehousing.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SEAHAM
Postcode
SR7 7TT
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Dawdon
Westminster Constituency
Easington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ULTIMA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS

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