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title: "Invitation to Tender for Microsoft Licence Agreement"
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# Invitation to Tender for Microsoft Licence Agreement

Buyer: ROSSENDALE BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2c99eb29-81d5-4d89-9ee6-6e0feaee11a0

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## Summary

The Rossendale Borough Council is inviting tenders for the Microsoft Licence Agreement, which is a key procurement in the software and information systems sector. The invitation was published on 28 September 2020, and the tender period closes on 11 October 2020. The contract will commence on 1 December 2020 and is set to run until 30 November 2023. This procurement process is classified as a single tender action, under the direct method, as it operates below the threshold for competitive bidding. Submissions must be submitted online via the Council's website, with the primary address for correspondence located in Bacup, England.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in software solutions, particularly those offering Microsoft licensing or cloud services, to enhance their business portfolio. With the Council's focus on achieving better value through modern cloud offerings, companies that can provide innovative and cost-effective licensing options are well-positioned to compete. Interested businesses should promptly review the tender documents to ensure they meet the specific requirements and deadlines outlined in the invitation.

## Notice

The Councils Microsoft Licensing Agreement is up for renewal on the 30th November 2020. The Council has agreed that the Microsoft Licensing Agreement will go out to Tender with effect from September 2020. Applications can be made by submitting a tender document which can be found on the Rossendale Borough Council website. Please below for the link. The Council is conducting a market assessment to identify the best mix of Microsoft Licensing to support the organisation. It has realised that better value may be had by moving to a Cloud offering.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b64091f1-349c-47d1-a963-82fa8fec3184 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Sep 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2020 - 30 Nov 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ROSSENDALE BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BACUP |
| Post town | Oldham |
| Postcode | OL13 0BB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD46 East Lancashire |
| Local authority | Rossendale |
| Electoral ward | Britannia & Lee Mill |
| Westminster constituency | Rossendale and Darwen |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 28 Sep 2020 at 14:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b64091f1-349c-47d1-a963-82fa8fec3184

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b64091f1-349c-47d1-a963-82fa8fec3184
  28th September 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.rossendale.gov.uk/downloads/download/11360/invitation_to_tender_for_microsoft_licencing_agreement
  Microsoft Licence Agreement

## Notice URLs

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

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