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Microsoft Software Licensing (EES)

SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY

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08 Nov 2024 at 16:40

Summary of the contracting process

Sheffield Hallam University has successfully completed a procurement process for Microsoft Software Licensing under the title "Microsoft Software Licensing (EES)." This contract, which spans four years and is valued at £7,910,407.50, falls under the industry category of IT services, encompassing consulting, software development, internet, and support. The procurement, facilitated via a limited method without a prior call for competition, is located in Sheffield (region UKE32) and adheres to a compliant direct award through the Southern Universities Procurement Consortium (SUPC) Software License Resellers Agreement (SLRA). The contract was signed on 13 August 2024, with Phoenix Software Ltd being the awarded supplier.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with expertise in software licensing and infrastructure support, such as universities, educational institutions, and large organisations. The procurement demonstrates a substantial investment in technology, offering growth potential for firms capable of providing high-quality IT solutions, including Microsoft and Windows licensing, Office 365 support, CRM systems, and underlying infrastructure requirements. Businesses with a focus on educational solutions and a strong track record in IT service delivery are well-positioned to compete in similar future opportunities.

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Notice Title

Microsoft Software Licensing (EES)

Notice Description

Sheffield Hallam University has entered into a 4 year contract for Microsoft Software Licensing for 2 Enrolment for Education Solutions (EES) Agreements.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The software provides Microsoft and Windows licensing and software for all SHU desktops, including Microsoft Office 365 home use for staff and students, underpinning infrastructure requirements and the University's CRM (Microsoft Dynamics) systems.

Procurement Information

A compliant direct award was made via the Southern Universities Procurement Consortium (SUPC) Software License Resellers Agreement (SLRA) with the EES licensing arrangements made through the JISC Chest Qualified User Agreement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b548
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036330-2024
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

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£7,910,407 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Aug 20241 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
SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Procurement Team
Contact Email
strategicprocurement@shu.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1142253431

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 1WB
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE32 Sheffield

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PHOENIX SOFTWARE

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