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P-2990 Large Account Reseller (LAR) Services for Microsoft Licensing

TRANSLINK

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12 Feb 2025 at 10:48

Tender

11 Nov 2024 at 16:08

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "P-2994 Large Account Reseller (LAR) Services for Microsoft Licensing" is managed by Translink, a prominent buyer in the UK, located in Belfast. This tender falls within the IT services industry category, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The process is currently active and at the tender stage with an open procedure. Key deadlines include the submission deadline on 10th December 2024 at 12:00 PM, the start of the award period on the same day at 12:30 PM, and the bid validity period ending on 9th April 2025. The procurement period covers a term of 3 years with potential extensions for three further 12-month periods.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those adept at managing large-scale software licensing agreements. The contract, valued at £9,000,000, requires a supplier to manage Microsoft Licensing Purchases and provide advisory services to ensure value for money. This opportunity is ideal for large account resellers with experience in Server and Cloud Enrolment (SCE) and Enterprise Subscription Agreements, and those capable of offering high-quality service within the specified regions. Companies that can provide reliable, cost-effective solutions and meet the detailed submission requirements will find a favourable growth opportunity through this tender.

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Notice Title

P-2990 Large Account Reseller (LAR) Services for Microsoft Licensing

Notice Description

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 An appropriate advice service to ensure value for money will also be required. Your response must be submitted via the relevant call for tender (CfT). No other method of submission will be accepted.

Lot Information

Lot 1

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 An appropriate advice service to ensure value for money will also be required. Your response must be submitted via the relevant call for tender (CfT). No other method of submission will be accepted.

Options: The initial term of the contract will run for a period of 3 years. The contract may be extended, on agreement of both parties, for 3 further periods of 12 months each.

Renewal: The initial term of the contract will run for a period of 3 years. The contract may be extended, on agreement of both parties, for 3 further periods of 12 months each.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b596
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004686-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

48218000 - License management software package

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

72212218 - License management software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£9,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£9,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£9,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Feb 20251 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
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

BRITISH TELECOMMUNICATIONS

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