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title: "Microsoft Licences"
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buyer: "CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL"
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# Microsoft Licences

Buyer: CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3540879f-019f-48e7-bb92-5381b220efe1

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## Summary

Cheshire East Council has completed a procurement process for Microsoft Licences, valued at £35 million, aimed at enhancing their ICT services through the adoption of Microsoft Azure cloud solutions. This tender falls under the software and information systems industry category and is located in the North West of England. The procurement stage has reached the award phase, with the contract effective from 9th December 2020 until 8th December 2026. The tender process was conducted using a selective procurement method, specifically a restricted procedure above the threshold, with the tender period closing on 27th November 2020.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses looking to expand in the software and cloud services market. Companies that specialise in cloud solutions and Microsoft products would be ideally positioned to compete for similar contracts. Furthermore, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to engage, as this tender falls within their suitability criteria. The ongoing demand for cloud services from local councils indicates a growing market landscape for providers capable of offering relevant solutions and support.

## Notice

The programme is to adopt and consume Microsoft Azure SaaS/PaaS and other cloud hosted services and products. Both Cheshire East and Cheshire West & Chester Councils continue to invest in ICT Services which will continue to migrate core applications into an Azure cloud environment through engagement with our strategic cloud enablement partner (Microsoft).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80a846f8-b422-4f17-83f4-f5115b178b18 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | 9 Dec 2020 - 8 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £35,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £35,000,000 |
| 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 | CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL |
| Locality | SANDBACH |
| Post town | Crewe |
| Postcode | CW11 1HZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD62 Cheshire East |
| Local authority | Cheshire East |
| Electoral ward | Sandbach Town |
| Westminster constituency | Congleton |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 5 Jan 2021 at 13:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80a846f8-b422-4f17-83f4-f5115b178b18

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80a846f8-b422-4f17-83f4-f5115b178b18
  5th January 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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