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title: "Further Competition under Lot 2 of Framework Reference RM3733 for Microsoft Licensing"
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buyer: "SOUTH RIBBLE BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Further Competition under Lot 2 of Framework Reference RM3733 for Microsoft Licensing

Buyer: SOUTH RIBBLE BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-23f000b6-0add-447d-8627-e7707dc2586a

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## Summary

The South Ribble Borough Council has awarded a contract titled "Further Competition under Lot 2 of Framework Reference RM3733 for Microsoft Licensing" following a complete tender process. This procurement falls within the software package and information systems category, specifically concerning goods, with a contract value of £262,781. The contract period runs from 1 April 2019 to 31 March 2022, and the procurement method utilised was an "Other" type process. The procurement stage has now reached completion, with key dates including the tender period that ended on 3 December 2018 and the award date on 10 December 2018. The delivery location is in the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the information technology sector, particularly those specialising in software licensing and support services. Businesses that can provide Microsoft licensing solutions would be well-suited to engage in similar future tenders. The comprehensive nature of the contract and the established framework provide a stable avenue for SMEs to grow and expand their market reach, leveraging their agility and specialised knowledge in software products to compete effectively.

## Notice

South Ribble Borough Council has awarded a contract for Microsoft licensing following a further competition tender process under Lot 2 of Framework RM3733 -Technology Products 2

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02d6de37-2106-4629-bb85-1e5b41c4cc1e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Dec 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Dec 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Dec 2018 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £270,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £262,781 |
| 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 | SOUTH RIBBLE BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHORLEY |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR7 1DP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD47 Chorley and West Lancashire |
| Local authority | Chorley |
| Electoral ward | Chorley North West |
| Westminster constituency | Chorley |
| Delivery location | TLD North 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

- 20 Dec 2018 at 14:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02d6de37-2106-4629-bb85-1e5b41c4cc1e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02d6de37-2106-4629-bb85-1e5b41c4cc1e
  20th December 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.southribble.gov.uk/

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