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title: "GB-Manchester: ACE 623 STA Windows Servers and SQL Licences"
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buyer: "ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND"
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# GB-Manchester: ACE 623 STA Windows Servers and SQL Licences

Buyer: ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-03096b20-05d8-447e-b0ca-0338226d3f7f

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## Summary

The procurement process, managed by Arts Council England, involved the award of a contract titled "GB-Manchester: ACE 623 STA Windows Servers and SQL Licences" in the industry category of Operating Systems. The procurement is relevant globally, including the United Kingdom, European territories, and beyond. The process progressed through the award stage with key dates including the tender period ending on 20th August 2024, award date on 20th August 2024, and contract period from 30th August 2024 to 30th August 2027. The total contract value is £68,452. Procurement specifics indicate an unspecified method within the goods category.

This tender opens up business growth opportunities, specifically for large-scale companies involved in software services and licensing. Given the substantial contract size and the three-year duration, businesses specialising in software licensing, especially those providing server and SQL licenses, can benefit. In this procurement, Bytes Software Services emerged as the preferred supplier, which suggests a competitive environment for companies with similar services and market presence. Organisations looking to expand in the public sector and work with bodies like the Arts Council England should find this an encouraging precedent. Businesses effectively positioned for this type of tender can leverage their expertise and capabilities to secure similar contracts in the future.

## Notice

Renewal of Software Assurance for selected Windows Server and SQL server licenses

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/594d8eee-6f33-4425-adb7-5b7c71493f09 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 29 Aug 2024 - 30 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £68,452 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £68,452 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 1FN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BYTES SOFTWARE SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48620000 - Operating systems

## Release History

- 23 Sep 2024 at 10:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/594d8eee-6f33-4425-adb7-5b7c71493f09

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/594d8eee-6f33-4425-adb7-5b7c71493f09
  23rd September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=890920599
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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