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title: "Microsoft A5 Education and Server Licenses"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4c20fd18-abda-436b-a34a-987ff0443468"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CITY OF LONDON CORPORATION"
published: "2024-09-03"
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# Microsoft A5 Education and Server Licenses

Buyer: CITY OF LONDON CORPORATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4c20fd18-abda-436b-a34a-987ff0443468

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## Summary

The City of London Corporation has completed the procurement process for Microsoft CSP licences necessary for their Office/Microsoft 365 core services, crucial for school operations. The procurement, classified under the Software package and information systems category, involved a direct procurement method through a single tender action below the threshold. The contract, valued at £45,021.35, was awarded to Softcat Plc, with the contract period running from 18th July 2024 to 17th July 2025. This project is situated in London, UK, with a tender period that concluded on 18th June 2024.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in software and information systems. Businesses capable of providing educational and server licences for Microsoft products would find this tender highly relevant. The direct procurement method and single tender action indicate a targeted opportunity, making it ideal for businesses with specialised offerings in Microsoft's suite of software products. The involvement of the City of London Corporation highlights a commitment to quality and reliability in their procurement processes, providing a robust platform for suppliers to expand their services within the educational sector.

## Notice

Microsoft CSP licensing for our Office/Microsoft 365 core services which are essential to the running of the school.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7af0a82f-612e-4132-bef2-6f5a8b33bf20 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 17 Jul 2024 - 17 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £45,021 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £45,021 |
| 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 | CITY OF LONDON CORPORATION |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | EC2P 2EJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI43 Haringey and Islington |
| Local authority | Islington |
| Electoral ward | Clerkenwell |
| Westminster constituency | Islington South and Finsbury |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## 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

- 3 Sep 2024 at 10:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7af0a82f-612e-4132-bef2-6f5a8b33bf20

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7af0a82f-612e-4132-bef2-6f5a8b33bf20
  3rd September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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