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title: "SOFTWARE PRODUCTS AND ASSOCIATED SERVICES -MEA Opportunity for Oxfordshire County Council"
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buyer: "OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# SOFTWARE PRODUCTS AND ASSOCIATED SERVICES -MEA Opportunity for Oxfordshire County Council

Buyer: OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-46429679-5674-4508-b752-9dea432f0f26

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## Summary

Oxfordshire County Council has completed the procurement process for a new Microsoft Enterprise Agreement (MEA) to provide software products and associated services, with the successful bid valued at £5,733,140. The contract, awarded to Softcat PLC, covers a period of three years starting from 1st March 2025 until 29th February 2028. The procurement was conducted through a Further Competition under the KCS Framework .Y23065, targeting the software package and information systems industry category. The services will be delivered to multiple regions including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the United Kingdom, and globally. The tender period ended on 29th January 2025, with the award being published on 24th February 2025.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the technology and software sectors, particularly those capable of delivering comprehensive enterprise agreements for software products and support services. Large companies with a robust track record in providing software solutions at a regional and international level, similar to Softcat PLC, would be well-positioned to compete in such procurements. The procurement method, using a Framework Agreement, emphasizes the importance of having established contracts and proven service delivery capabilities, offering a competitive edge to businesses that can meet these stringent criteria and efficiently manage large-scale software deployments.

## Notice

OCC is seeking to procure a new Microsoft Enterprise Agreement (MEA) for a period of 3 years commencing 1st March 2025 through Further Competition undertaken via the KCS Framework .Y23065 -SOFTWARE PRODUCTS AND ASSOCIATED SERVICES

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05e7bb7a-f61e-4e8e-b79c-7aeb4fddf8a0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2025 - 29 Feb 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,733,140 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £5,733,140 |
| 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 | OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | OXFORD |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX1 1ND |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Oxford |
| Electoral ward | Osney & St Thomas |
| Westminster constituency | Oxford West and Abingdon |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## 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

- 24 Feb 2025 at 17:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05e7bb7a-f61e-4e8e-b79c-7aeb4fddf8a0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05e7bb7a-f61e-4e8e-b79c-7aeb4fddf8a0
  24th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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