Tender

Provision of Microsoft licenses and associated support services

DOVER HARBOUR BOARD

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

29 Jul 2024 at 08:31

Tender Notice
Planning

02 Jul 2024 at 14:04

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Dover Harbour Board has issued a call for tender for the "Provision of Microsoft licences and associated support services." This procurement, currently in the tender stage, focuses on software packages and information systems under CPV code 48000000. The procurement covers both cloud and on-premises services and products for under 500 seats, and the selected supplier will be responsible for providing Microsoft Product and Services Agreement (MPSA) Software Assurance (SA) for on-premises products and Cloud Services Provider (CSP) for Microsoft cloud services such as Microsoft 365 and Azure. The deadline for tender submissions is 2 August 2024, and the contract is intended to span three years with an optional extension of up to two additional years. The service is to be delivered at the Port of Dover, located in region UKJ44.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in Microsoft reselling and cloud subscription services. Companies with a proven track record as Microsoft resellers and partners can leverage this contract to provide cost-effective licensing solutions, enhance security, improve compliance, and boost productivity for the Port of Dover. This opportunity is best suited for firms with extensive experience in managing and optimising Microsoft licences and cloud services. Interested suppliers are encouraged to submit electronic submissions and to contact the Dover Harbour Board for further details on participating in this competitive procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Microsoft licenses and associated support services

Notice Description

The Port of Dover is looking for a Microsoft reseller to provision Microsoft licensing and cloud subscription services for the next three years. Arrangements comprise both cloud and on-premises services and products and is under 500 seats. The Port of Dover will be looking for pricing on:. - Microsoft Product and Services Agreement (MPSA) Software Assurance (SA) for on- premises products. - Cloud Services Provider (CSP) for Microsoft cloud services (Microsoft 365 and Azure), with options for the most cost-effective approach to subscription optimisation and management. The selected supplier shall have a track record as a Microsoft reseller and partner, being able to leverage the most cost effective and beneficial license solution for the Port of Dover. The selected supplier should also be able to advise on maximising the benefit of various license options to improve compliance, productivity and security.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Port of Dover is looking for a Microsoft reseller to provision Microsoft licensing and cloud subscription services for the next three years. Arrangements comprise both cloud and on-premises services and products and is under 500 seats. The Port of Dover will be looking for pricing on:. - Microsoft Product and Services Agreement (MPSA) Software Assurance (SA) for on- premises products. - Cloud Services Provider (CSP) for Microsoft cloud services (Microsoft 365 and Azure), with options for the most cost-effective approach to subscription optimisation and management. The selected supplier shall have a track record as a Microsoft reseller and partner, being able to leverage the most cost effective and beneficial license solution for the Port of Dover. The selected supplier should also be able to advise on maximising the benefit of various license options to improve compliance, productivity and security.

Options: Option to extend the service provision by 12 months and a further 12 months

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04792d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023515-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
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
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
21 Jul 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DOVER HARBOUR BOARD
Contact Name
Andrew Johnston
Contact Email
andrew.johnston@doverport.co.uk, podtender@portofdover.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DOVER
Postcode
CT17 9BU
Post Town
Canterbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ44 East Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ44 East Kent
Local Authority
Dover
Electoral Ward
Town & Castle
Westminster Constituency
Dover and Deal

Further Information

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