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title: "Provision of Microsoft Licences for Blackpool Council"
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# Provision of Microsoft Licences for Blackpool Council

Buyer: BLACKPOOL BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-17377780-6c0e-4c50-8e8c-f6f532ce8634

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## Summary

The public procurement process involves Blackpool Borough Council seeking to procure Microsoft licences through a selective tender method. This contract, titled "Provision of Microsoft Licences for Blackpool Council," falls under the category of computer-related professional services, with a value of £395,892. The contract covers services that are vital for both corporate and school subscriptions, and the contract period is set to run from 31 December 2021 until 30 December 2024. The procurement stage has recently completed, with the award being published on 31 March 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the IT services and software licensing sectors. Companies specialising in Microsoft products, licensing solutions, or IT support services are particularly well-positioned to compete, especially those with experience in serving public sector clients. The ongoing need for these licenses indicates a stable market for vendors, making it an attractive opportunity for both large firms and SMEs who can demonstrate relevant capabilities and compliance with the tender requirements.

## Notice

Blackpool Council have an ongoing need for associated benefits and services associated with Microsoft Licencing arrangements. The current licences are due for renewal for both Corporate subscription and school subscription.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9ad49ee-9212-491f-b1db-1ee60767d967 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Dec 2021 - 30 Dec 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £395,892 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £395,892 |
| 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 | BLACKPOOL BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BLACKPOOL |
| Post town | Blackpool |
| Postcode | FY1 6RN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD42 Blackpool |
| Local authority | Blackpool |
| Electoral ward | Tyldesley |
| Westminster constituency | Blackpool South |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72590000 - Computer-related professional services
- 72700000 - Computer network services

## Release History

- 31 Mar 2022 at 11:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9ad49ee-9212-491f-b1db-1ee60767d967

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9ad49ee-9212-491f-b1db-1ee60767d967
  31st March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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