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Microsoft and Google academic licences

NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

24 Apr 2023 at 07:21

Tender

08 Mar 2023 at 15:32

Summary of the contracting process

The Norfolk County Council is seeking to purchase Microsoft and Google academic licences for educational establishments. The procurement process is currently at the active stage with a tender period ending on 11th April 2023 at 11:00 GMT+01:00. The contract for this open procedure is estimated to be worth £270,000, with a duration of 1440 days. The procurement offers opportunities for businesses providing software solutions in the "Software package and information systems" category and must be submitted electronically or in writing before the deadline.

This tender by the Norfolk County Council presents a business opportunity for software providers specialising in SaaS and PaaS solutions for educational institutions. Businesses interested in becoming the authorised Cloud Solution Provider for Microsoft Cloud Licences and Google Workspace for Education distributor can participate. The contract value is estimated to be £270,000 over 3 + 1 years, providing a stable revenue stream for successful bidders. Interested parties need to be registered on the Council's e-procurement system and adhere to the submission terms outlined by the procurement authority.

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Notice Title

Microsoft and Google academic licences

Notice Description

ICT Solutions (Norfolk County Council) were seeking to purchase, on behalf of our education establishment customers, primarily but not limited to, SaaS and PaaS Microsoft Academic Solutions and Google Workspace for Education and Chrome Management device Licences.ICT Solutions (Norfolk County Council) was seeking to partner with a supplier who is both an authorised Cloud Solution Provider for Microsoft Cloud Licences, where ICT Solutions (Norfolk County Council) will work as the Indirect Reseller, and a Google Workspace for Education licence distributor, where ICT Solutions (Norfolk County Council) would work as the Reseller.

Lot Information

Lot 1

ICT Solutions (Norfolk County Council) were seeking to purchase, on behalf of our education establishment customers, primarily but not limited to, SaaS and PaaS Microsoft Academic Solutions and Google Workspace for Education and Chrome Management device Licences.ICT Solutions (Norfolk County Council) was seeking to partner with a supplier who is both an authorised Cloud Solution Provider for Microsoft Cloud Licences, where ICT Solutions (Norfolk County Council) will work as the Indirect Reseller, and a Google Workspace for Education licence distributor, where ICT Solutions (Norfolk County Council) would work as the Reseller.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03b0a0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011599-2023
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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
£270,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Apr 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Apr 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Unsuccessful
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
sourcingteam@norfolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR1 2DH
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
TLH1 East Anglia

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Lakenham
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

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