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title: "Microsoft Value Added Reseller CCS Framework RM1054"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0bd9faea-1823-4d12-bdf4-0cd055d54249"
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source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER"
published: "2019-07-22"
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# Microsoft Value Added Reseller CCS Framework RM1054

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0bd9faea-1823-4d12-bdf4-0cd055d54249

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## Summary

Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has conducted a completed procurement process for the "Microsoft Value Added Reseller CCS Framework RM1054" contract, centred on services in the IT infrastructure industry. The procurement was initiated as a selective method and involved a call-off from a framework agreement. The award, totalling £635,312.24, was granted on 27 November 2017, with the contract period running from 4 December 2017 to 29 February 2020. The primary location for the delivery of services is in the North West region of England.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for IT services and software companies, particularly those that can provide Microsoft products under a Licensing Solution Provider framework. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are specifically encouraged to compete, given the suitable nature of the tender. Businesses specialising in software packages and information systems would be well-positioned to engage with TfGM's requirements and potentially expand their footprint in the public sector market.

## Notice

Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) operates a corporate PC and server IT infrastructure, centred on Microsoft (MS) products, with the core MS licences secured and maintained via a MS Enterprise Agreement (EA). Microsoft licencing is restricted to indirect purchases from Microsoft via a Licensing Solution Provider (LSP).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5cb4e24d-73be-4f85-b1cc-e1db1daae9a9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jul 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Nov 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Nov 2017 |
| Contract period | 4 Dec 2017 - 29 Feb 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £635,312 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £635,312 |
| 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 | TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 3BG |
| 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 | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 22 Jul 2019 at 11:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5cb4e24d-73be-4f85-b1cc-e1db1daae9a9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5cb4e24d-73be-4f85-b1cc-e1db1daae9a9
  22nd July 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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