--- title: "Renewal of Microsoft Licencing and Associated Support Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0b187529-abc3-4fd1-b7d3-53cf2f174953" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0b187529-abc3-4fd1-b7d3-53cf2f174953" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0b187529-abc3-4fd1-b7d3-53cf2f174953.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0b187529-abc3-4fd1-b7d3-53cf2f174953.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY" published: "2023-09-05" --- # Renewal of Microsoft Licencing and Associated Support Services Buyer: DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0b187529-abc3-4fd1-b7d3-53cf2f174953 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0b187529-abc3-4fd1-b7d3-53cf2f174953) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0b187529-abc3-4fd1-b7d3-53cf2f174953.json) ## Summary De Montfort University is seeking to renew its provision of Microsoft Licensing and Associated Support Services through a mini-competition procurement process under the SUPC SLRA Lot 1 agreement. The university aims to increase its use of MS365 services to support digital ways of working, with the current agreement expiring on September 30th, 2023. The procurement process involves issuing an Invitation for Quotation to eligible suppliers, with a deadline for submission by September 7th, 2023. The contract period is set to start on October 1st, 2023, and run for three years. The procurement method is described as 'Other.' Businesses in the software package and information systems sector might find opportunities in this tender. The procurement process initiated by De Montfort University presents opportunities for businesses specializing in software packages and information systems. Eligible suppliers under the SUPC SLRA Lot 1 agreement can respond to the mini-competition ITQ to provide Microsoft Licensing and Support Services. With a contract period starting on October 1st, 2023, and running for three years, suppliers need to submit their quotations by September 7th, 2023. This tender can be beneficial for businesses looking to provide specialized services in the software industry and support digital transformation initiatives within the educational sector. Contact Paul Whitehall at De Montfort University for more information on this procurement opportunity. ## Notice Renewal of Microsoft Licencing and Associated Support Services. De Montfort University ('DMU', also referred to as the 'University'), the Member institution, requires to renew its' current provision of Microsoft Licencing and Associated Support Services, for which this Invitation for Quotation ("ITQ") is being issued in connection with; as a mini-competition procurement under the SUPC (Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium) SLRA (Software Licence Resellers Agreement) Lot 1 'Microsoft and Associated Services' (OJEU Contract Notice 2020/S 033-078650, Ref: ITS4042SU). Only those suppliers present on the above-mentioned Framework and Lot may respond in connection with this mini-competition to provide the stated solution / services within this ITQ to De Montfort University. For the absolute avoidance of doubt, no suppliers not present on the above stated Framework and Lot will be invited to take part in this mini-competition. The University's scope and objectives relating to the Renewal of its Microsoft Licencing and Associated Support Services provision, are as set out below and in the documents incorporated later on as part of this ITQ, for which you are asked to provide a costed and appropriately described Quotation. As part of DMU's digital transformation journey, it is proposed that the use of MS365 services will increase to support modern, digital ways of working, as such the university is looking for an MS365 partner to support elements of this and ensure best value is received from the investment into MS365 licensing. DMU's existing three-year Microsoft EES license agreement expires on September 30th 2023. The University wishes to procure Microsoft license for a further 3 (three) years from October 1st 2023, ensuring no loss of service during the transition. In parallel to the license procurement, DMU also wish to explore options available for MS365 support services, with the ability for DMU technical staff to raise proactive and reactive service tickets to support our environment. Pricing shall therefore be submitted separately for each of licencing and support services and DMU may look to make a single award for all this business or separate awards for each of licencing and support as a result of this mini-competition procurement exercise taking place. A number of Method Statements also require responding to in respect of accounting for Quality matters. Additional information: De Montfort University ('DMU', also referred to as the 'University'), the Member institution, requires to renew its' current provision of Microsoft Licencing and Associated Support Services, for which this Invitation for Quotation ("ITQ") is being issued in connection with; as a mini-competition procurement under the SUPC (Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium) SLRA (Software Licence Resellers Agreement) Lot 1 'Microsoft and Associated Services' (OJEU Contract Notice 2020/S 033-078650, Ref: ITS4042SU). Only those suppliers present on the above-mentioned Framework and Lot may respond in connection with this mini-competition to provide the stated solution / services within this ITQ to De Montfort University. For the absolute avoidance of doubt, no suppliers not present on the above stated Framework and Lot will be invited to take part in this mini-competition. Full ITQ details are to be found on this InTend e-tendering portal site. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fffefc8d-09bb-438d-a7fe-cc5bbb921d8c | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Sep 2023 | | Submission deadline | 7 Sep 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Oct 2023 - 30 Sep 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY | | Locality | LEICESTER | | Post town | Leicester | | Postcode | LE1 9BH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF21 Leicester | | Local authority | Leicester | | Electoral ward | Castle | | Westminster constituency | Leicester South | | Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems ### Codes - 48000000 - Software package and information systems ## Release History - 5 Sep 2023 at 08:38 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fffefc8d-09bb-438d-a7fe-cc5bbb921d8c - 5 Sep 2023 at 08:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fffefc8d-09bb-438d-a7fe-cc5bbb921d8c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fffefc8d-09bb-438d-a7fe-cc5bbb921d8c 5th September 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/demontfort/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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