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title: "Microsoft License Solution Partner"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1b51eb10-cf3e-45f2-ac92-b4608ca115b9"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL"
published: "2020-09-22"
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# Microsoft License Solution Partner

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1b51eb10-cf3e-45f2-ac92-b4608ca115b9

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## Summary

The public procurement process involves the Defra Network eTendering Portal, which has awarded a contract titled "Microsoft License Solution Partner" in the software package and information systems category. The procurement method utilised was selective, with this tender having concluded on 11th June 2020. The contract period runs from 1st July 2020 to 31st July 2023, with a total contract value of £46.5 million. The relevant delivery locations include the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, the Isle of Man, and across the United Kingdom, particularly the South West region.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses looking to expand in the technology services sector, specifically those providing software licensing solutions. Companies such as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-positioned to compete for future contracts of similar nature, given the call-off from a framework agreement approach used here, which encourages diverse participation in the procurement process.

## Notice

Contract Award Notice - Microsoft License Solution Partner

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98149f04-c8c2-44f1-bbeb-c935b696d6a4 |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Sep 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Jun 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jun 2020 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2020 - 31 Jul 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £46,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £46,500,000 |
| 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 | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 5TL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Hotwells and Harbourside |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 22 Sep 2020 at 12:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98149f04-c8c2-44f1-bbeb-c935b696d6a4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98149f04-c8c2-44f1-bbeb-c935b696d6a4
  22nd September 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7c489319-64b1-46b8-9f54-f873c98b69a8
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