Planning

Microsoft Enterprise Agreements

NORTH WEST AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST

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Planning

20 May 2025 at 15:26

Summary of the contracting process

The North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for Microsoft Enterprise Agreements, aiming to secure services within the office and computing machinery and word-processing software development sector. This procurement involves a selective method under an award framework, indicating a competitive approach. The contract, valued at £4,320,000 gross, is set to commence on 1st August 2025, and conclude by 31st July 2028. The buying organisation is based in Bolton, UK, and the process is governed under the UK legal basis 2023/54, reflecting its status as a public authority within the central government.

This tender provides an appealing opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with a focus on office and computing equipment and word-processing software development. Companies with experience in dealing with public sector entities and navigating through selective procurement processes stand to benefit significantly. The substantial contract value and duration offer potential for strategic growth and long-term collaboration with the UK's public health sector, opening avenues for businesses that can deliver competitive and innovative solutions tailored to the needs of the North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust.

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Notice Title

Microsoft Enterprise Agreements

Notice Description

Microsoft Enterprise Agreements for the North West Ambulance Service

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051963
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023446-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Award under framework
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

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


CPV Codes

30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

72212317 - Word-processing software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,600,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH WEST AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
strategicprocurement@nwas.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BOLTON
Postcode
BL1 5DD
Post Town
Bolton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD36 Greater Manchester North West
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Bolton
Electoral Ward
Heaton, Lostock & Chew Moor
Westminster Constituency
Bolton West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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