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title: "Microsoft Azure Licensing"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0f97b4cc-2f4f-42ba-bb4d-a33d6d71c43c"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN"
published: "2017-03-02"
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# Microsoft Azure Licensing

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0f97b4cc-2f4f-42ba-bb4d-a33d6d71c43c

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## Summary

The University of Lincoln has awarded a contract for Microsoft Azure Licensing under the SUPC Software Licence Resellers Agreement. This procurement falls within the software package and information systems industry category, with a total contract value of £1,000,000 against a minimum value of £500,000. The contract period commenced on 12th December 2016 and will run until 11th December 2019. This direct procurement was initiated through a tender process, which concluded on 21st November 2016.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in the IT services sector, particularly those specialising in software licensing and cloud services. Companies with the capability to deliver large-scale software solutions and demonstrate expertise in Microsoft products will be ideally suited to participate in future tenders. Engaging with the University of Lincoln could lead to further collaborations, expanding business prospects in the education and public sectors.

## Notice

This is a Contract Award Notice under the SUPC Software Licence Resellers Agreement (Lot 1 - Microsoft Licensing) for Microsoft Azure Licencing.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d032c124-4926-4f7b-bf38-38dc507d1c07 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Nov 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Nov 2016 |
| Contract period | 12 Dec 2016 - 11 Dec 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £500,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN |
| Locality | LINCOLN |
| Post town | Lincoln |
| Postcode | LN6 7TS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF3 Lincolnshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF30 Lincolnshire CC |
| Local authority | Lincoln |
| Electoral ward | Boultham |
| Westminster constituency | Lincoln |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOFTCAT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 2 Mar 2017 at 14:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d032c124-4926-4f7b-bf38-38dc507d1c07

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d032c124-4926-4f7b-bf38-38dc507d1c07
  2nd March 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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