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title: "Purchase of Microsoft Licences"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3fd2464e-e43f-418f-a1ea-c6a4e59c612b"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HIGHTOWN HOUSING ASSOCIATION LIMITED"
published: "2022-01-27"
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# Purchase of Microsoft Licences

Buyer: HIGHTOWN HOUSING ASSOCIATION LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3fd2464e-e43f-418f-a1ea-c6a4e59c612b

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Purchase of Microsoft Licences" was conducted by Hightown Housing Association Limited, a buyer based in Hemel Hempstead, England. The contract is categorised under IT software packages and carries a value of £448,727.42. This process followed a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender stage concluded on 16th July 2021, while the contract period runs from 27th July 2021 to 27th July 2024, marking it as a completed engagement.

This tender offers significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in IT solutions and software services, specifically those with experience in licensing software. Competing firms can leverage this award to expand their client base and portfolio, especially by showcasing their capabilities in providing software solutions tailored to housing associations or similar public sector entities. The successful supplier, Insight Direct (UK) Ltd, exemplifies the type of partnership that could lead to ongoing opportunities in this domain.

## Notice

Purchase of Miscrosoft Licences for Three Years

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c50bbcc6-d1b1-44b5-83f9-273297b73f6f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jul 2021 |
| Contract period | 26 Jul 2021 - 27 Jul 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £448,727 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £448,727 |
| 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 | HIGHTOWN HOUSING ASSOCIATION LIMITED |
| Locality | HEMEL HEMPSTEAD |
| Post town | Hemel Hempstead |
| Postcode | HP2 4XH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH27 South West Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | Dacorum |
| Electoral ward | Adeyfield East |
| Westminster constituency | Hemel Hempstead |
| 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

- 48517000 - IT software package

## Release History

- 27 Jan 2022 at 16:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c50bbcc6-d1b1-44b5-83f9-273297b73f6f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c50bbcc6-d1b1-44b5-83f9-273297b73f6f
  27th January 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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