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title: "Contract for the Provision of Microsoft Windows Server 2016 Licences"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WYRE FOREST DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2017-04-18"
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# Contract for the Provision of Microsoft Windows Server 2016 Licences

Buyer: WYRE FOREST DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-36234dd9-85bd-4eb4-9c68-50a5454543a1

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## Summary

The Wyre Forest District Council is seeking suppliers for a contract titled "Contract for the Provision of Microsoft Windows Server 2016 Licences." This procurement falls under the software package and information systems category and is located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. This opportunity is currently in the Award stage, following the tender process that concluded on 6th December 2016. The total contract value is £40,000, with the contract period set to commence on 1st January 2017 and end on 31st December 2019. The procurement method utilised for this contract was an open procedure.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses capable of providing software licensing, particularly those experienced in supplying Microsoft products and services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as they may find this opportunity aligns well with their capabilities. Companies specialising in IT solutions, particularly those offering virtual and physical server management services, would be well-positioned to compete and grow through this tender, potentially expanding their client base within the public sector.

## Notice

Wyre Forest District Council Microsoft Windows Server 2016 requirements are to licence the following:- Virtual Hosts and virtual servers * 8 VMware Hosts 2 processors with 10 cores per processor so 20 cores per host. We are currently running Datacentre Server on all hosts with an average of 24 virtual machines per host. Physical servers All running Server standard:- * 5 x Servers dual processor 8 cores per processor so 16 cores per server * 5 x Servers single processor 4 cores so 4 cores per server * 3 x Servers dual processor 4 cores per processor so 8 cores per server The Councils preferred option is to procure Perpetual Licences under Server & Cloud Enrolment agreement spread over 3 years and invoiced annually. Deadline for submissions to Due North by 2pm Tuesday 6th December 2016

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2161d54-e369-4b3d-a663-fdbe3ff7a9b8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Apr 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Dec 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Dec 2016 |
| Contract period | 12 Dec 2016 - 8 Dec 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £61,572 |
| 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 | WYRE FOREST DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | KIDDERMINSTER |
| Post town | Dudley |
| Postcode | DY11 7WF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG12 Worcestershire CC |
| Local authority | Wyre Forest |
| Electoral ward | Mitton |
| Westminster constituency | Wyre Forest |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOFTCAT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 18 Apr 2017 at 15:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2161d54-e369-4b3d-a663-fdbe3ff7a9b8
- 30 Nov 2016 at 18:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e148119c-e7c9-4627-b3e7-9e5980ee76c9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2161d54-e369-4b3d-a663-fdbe3ff7a9b8
  18th April 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e148119c-e7c9-4627-b3e7-9e5980ee76c9
  30th November 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://procontract.due-north.com
  Pro-Contract Due North

## Provenance

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