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Large Account Reseller (LAR) for Microsoft Licensing

TRANSLINK

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12 Apr 2024 at 09:37

Summary of the contracting process

The buying organisation Translink has completed the procurement process for a Large Account Reseller (LAR) for Microsoft Licensing. This services procurement opportunity was awarded to CDW Ltd. The procurement method used was a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract value increased by 10% to £350,000 due to unforeseen circumstances, and the contract is set to end in March 2025, with plans for a new procurement opportunity in Q2/3 of 2024. The location of the procurement is Belfast, United Kingdom, and the industry category is IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support.

This tender for managing Microsoft licensing purchases presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services and software consultancy. Companies with expertise in managing large account reseller agreements, specifically in the IT industry, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The contract includes options for extension, providing potential for ongoing business growth and collaboration. Businesses aiming to expand their service offerings within the IT sector should consider engaging with the buying organisation, Translink, to explore future opportunities in this procurement category.

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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.

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.

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 1 year.

Procurement Information

This is a voluntary ex ante transparency notice (VEAT). This notice is to indicate that Translink, due to unforeseeable increases in both license requirements and costs since advertisement of the original tender opportunity, advise that in line with Regulation 88 Section 4 of the Utilities Contracts Regulations, the value of this contract, with CDW Ltd, will increase by 10% (PS350,000). This contract will end in March 2025 and Translink intend to go to market Q2/3 of 2024 with a new procurement opportunity for this service provision.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0451b4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011918-2024
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
12 Apr 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSLINK
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
etni@translink.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT2 7LX
Post Town
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
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CDW

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