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title: "Provision of COTS IT Licences"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-438a5920-4bf8-4801-904a-25bebb9bf234"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE : MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2019-07-09"
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# Provision of COTS IT Licences

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE : MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-438a5920-4bf8-4801-904a-25bebb9bf234

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has successfully completed the procurement process for the "Provision of COTS IT Licences," valued at approximately £158,685. This contract falls under the software package and information systems category and is aligned with the goods procurement category. The contracting authority is based in Liverpool, England, and the procurement method utilised was a selective approach, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 28th June 2019 and will last until 28th July 2019, concluding the related tender period that ended on 22nd March 2019.

This contract presents significant opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs in the IT sector, particularly those specializing in software licensing and related services. Businesses that possess the capability to provide off-the-shelf IT solutions and can demonstrate the reliability and efficiency necessary for governmental contracts would be well-suited to compete in similar tenders. Engaging with the Ministry of Defence can lead to further growth avenues within the public sector, fostering long-term partnerships in technology supply and services.

## Notice

Provision of COTS IT Licences

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86fcc83a-5768-4c27-b744-2b08721d1587 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jul 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Mar 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jun 2019 |
| Contract period | 27 Jun 2019 - 28 Jul 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £158,685 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £158,685 |
| 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 | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE : MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| 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

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 9 Jul 2019 at 10:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86fcc83a-5768-4c27-b744-2b08721d1587

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86fcc83a-5768-4c27-b744-2b08721d1587
  9th July 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b9118fa1-87e7-4a5b-a7d0-2954e4881808
  Redacted Award Letter

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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