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title: "Provision of Microsoft Software Assurance Licences"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2c14ea28-934c-4cfc-b505-e7544eaa11f5"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE"
published: "2017-08-10"
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# Provision of Microsoft Software Assurance Licences

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2c14ea28-934c-4cfc-b505-e7544eaa11f5

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## Summary

The Crown Commercial Service has recently completed the procurement process for the "Provision of Microsoft Software Assurance Licences," an initiative classified under operating system enhancement software. The contract, amounting to £61,140, commenced on 30th June 2017 and is set to run until 29th June 2020. The procurement process was initiated through a tender method, and the procurement stage was marked as an award completed on 9th August 2017. The delivery addresses for this contract include a range of locations, such as the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the software and IT service sector, especially those that specialise in technology licensing and support services. Companies that can offer Microsoft-related solutions or similar software assurance products will be particularly well-suited to compete. As procurement processes like this often favour small and medium-sized enterprises, suitable candidates should be ready to showcase their capabilities in providing high-quality software solutions to meet the government's ongoing needs.

## Notice

PLEASE NOTE THIS NOTICE IS BEING PUBLISHED FOR TRANSPARENCY PURPOSES ONLY. This is an MOD requirement for the renewal of Microsoft Software Assurance.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81b8af49-bea9-490e-b172-ca892af64d14 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Aug 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jun 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Aug 2017 |
| Contract period | 9 Aug 2017 - 29 Jun 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £61,140 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £61,140 |
| 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 | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 9PP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | City Centre North |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48213000 - Operating system enhancement software package

## Release History

- 10 Aug 2017 at 09:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81b8af49-bea9-490e-b172-ca892af64d14

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81b8af49-bea9-490e-b172-ca892af64d14
  10th August 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3defc903-f5fa-440c-ac0c-62530473f37b
  Letter
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c7c98fc0-ec5d-4e81-9a3d-84f3bfab124d
  Order Form

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/crown-commercial-service

## Provenance

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