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title: "Microsoft Enterprise Agreement including Microsoft Education Enterprise Agreement"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1890b738-c756-4aeb-b86c-97c58839b57f"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "STAR PROCUREMENT LIMITED"
published: "2021-06-24"
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# Microsoft Enterprise Agreement including Microsoft Education Enterprise Agreement

Buyer: STAR PROCUREMENT LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1890b738-c756-4aeb-b86c-97c58839b57f

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Rochdale Borough Council, which is acquiring a Microsoft Enterprise Agreement, including a Microsoft Education Enterprise Agreement. This contract, valued at £1,865,569.61, falls under the IT services sector, specifically consulting and software development. The contract is set to begin on 1st July 2021 and will last until 30th June 2024. The procurement method used is a selective tender, conducted through a mini-competition under the KCS framework for Software Products & Associated Services, with the tender period concluding on 9th June 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in IT services, particularly those specialising in software licensing and support. Companies with experience in providing Microsoft products or relevant IT consulting services could benefit from this contract. Since the awarded supplier, Phoenix Software Limited, is an SME, other small-medium enterprises with the capability to deliver similar services may find it advantageous to explore similar procurement pathways, enhancing their business growth through local government contracts.

## Notice

Microsoft Enterprise Agreement for a further three years including Microsoft Education Enterprise Agreement to provide licensing for Microsoft products for Rochdale Borough Council and schools/academies buying into Rochdale Borough Council's Education IT Microsoft Licensing Service Level Agreement. Mini competition ran through KCS framework - Software Products & Associated Services 2 Y20011 via The Chest.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7f12e63-5494-4d1c-95cd-bb5ef9f93c84 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jun 2021 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2021 - 30 Jun 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,865,569 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,865,569 |
| 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 | STAR PROCUREMENT LIMITED |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M32 0TH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Trafford |
| Electoral ward | Gorse Hill & Cornbrook |
| Westminster constituency | Stretford and Urmston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PHOENIX SOFTWARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 24 Jun 2021 at 17:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7f12e63-5494-4d1c-95cd-bb5ef9f93c84

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7f12e63-5494-4d1c-95cd-bb5ef9f93c84
  24th June 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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