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title: "Microsoft Office 2016 Standard Licences"
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# Microsoft Office 2016 Standard Licences

Buyer: THANET DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-03ee7647-ce18-4d0f-b170-496bcd1ee7aa

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## Summary

The procurement process for the provision of 250 perpetual Microsoft Office 2016 Standard Licences has been completed by Thanet District Council, located in Margate, England. This tender, classified under the software package and information systems industry category, followed a selective procurement method and was initiated on 25th March 2021, with a total value of £60,000. The award was made on 18th March 2021, and the contract period extends until 24th March 2025. The tender period concluded on 17th March 2021.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the software and IT services sector. Businesses specialising in software solutions, particularly those with experience in providing licensing services, would be well-suited to compete for similar future tenders. The successful supplier, Insight Direct (UK) Ltd, exemplifies the kind of enterprise that can leverage such public sector contracts for growth and establish ongoing partnerships with local authorities like Thanet District Council.

## Notice

Award Notice for the provision of 250 perpetual Microsoft Office 2016 Standard Licences, to be available for 25th March 2021.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c067a67-bc3c-42b6-826e-d427709c458b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 25 Mar 2021 - 24 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £64,025 |
| 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 | THANET DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | MARGATE |
| Post town | Canterbury |
| Postcode | CT9 1XZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ44 East Kent |
| Local authority | Thanet |
| Electoral ward | Cliftonville West |
| Westminster constituency | East Thanet |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INSIGHT DIRECT (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 28 May 2021 at 15:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c067a67-bc3c-42b6-826e-d427709c458b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c067a67-bc3c-42b6-826e-d427709c458b
  28th May 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.thanet.gov.uk/

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