Software License Resellers Agreement (SLRA)

SOUTHERN UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM (SUPC

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Summary of the contracting process

The Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium (SUPC) has initiated a procurement process for the Software License Resellers Agreement (SLRA). This tender is targeted at the procurement of goods, specifically software packages and information systems, under the title "Software License Resellers Agreement (SLRA)." This includes individual software licences for Microsoft, Adobe, VMware, and other Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) software products and associated services, with a total estimated value of GBP 990,000,000. This procurement is currently in the tender stage, with a submission deadline set for 24 March 2025. The tender involves multiple lots, each catering to different software requirements and services, to be delivered across the UK.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities for software resellers and IT service providers specialising in higher and further education sectors. Businesses with expertise in software licensing, software maintenance, support services, and related consultancy for products such as Microsoft, Adobe, and VMware are well-suited to bid for this framework. The SUPC is utilising a restricted procurement method, hinting at a selective process aimed at ensuring the most competent suppliers are chosen. Moreover, businesses that excel in Software Asset Management and Cloud Readiness Assessments can also find lucrative opportunities here, given the comprehensive range of software products and services required. The framework agreement offers an extended business horizon, with an initial period of 24 months and an option to renew for two additional 12-month periods.

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Software License Resellers Agreement (SLRA)

SOUTHERN UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM (SUPC

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

20th February 2025 15:31:28 PM

Tender Deadline

24th March 2025 12:00:00 PM Expired
Contract Summary

This Framework provides individual software licences for Microsoft, Adobe, VMware, other Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) software products and associated Software Services. The Framework Agreement aims to ensure access to competitively priced software solutions and related services tailored to the unique needs of the Higher Education (HE) and Further Education (FE) sectors, whilst making provision for non-HE and FE Members of SUPC and Participating Consortia
Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-h6vhtk-04e549

Publication Source

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Procurement Stage

Tender

Procurement Method

Selective

Procurement Method Details

Restricted Procedure

Procurement Category

Goods

Tender Suitability

Framework / DPS

Framework
Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

48000000

CPV Division(s)

48 - Software package and information systems
Awarding Authority

SOUTHERN UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM (SUPC

Buyer Name

Mark Lewis

Buyer Email

m.r.lewis@reading.ac.uk

Buyer Phone

+44 1189357081

Buyer Address

Reading Enterprise Centre, The University of Reading, Whiteknights Road, Earley Gate

Reading

RG6 6BU

United Kingdom

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Software License Resellers Agreement (SLRA)

SOUTHERN UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM (SUPC

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