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title: "Tender for the provision of a strategic supplier for Microsoft Licensing Agreements - AWARD"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY"
published: "2020-01-14"
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# Tender for the provision of a strategic supplier for Microsoft Licensing Agreements - AWARD

Buyer: MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-559c9732-686d-4cac-b8c7-1a30907a400e

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## Summary

The Manchester Metropolitan University has completed a procurement process titled "Tender for the provision of a strategic supplier for Microsoft Licensing Agreements - AWARD." This contract falls under the software package and information systems industry category and was located in Greater Manchester, United Kingdom. The procurement stage has reached the award phase, with the contract awarded to Softcat plc on 29 July 2020, following a selective procurement method that utilised a restricted procedure. The contract's duration runs from 1 September 2019 to 31 August 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for larger firms with expertise in software licensing and provisioning services, particularly those that can manage extensive Microsoft licensing agreements. Companies specialising in IT services, software solutions, and technology consultancy would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders, as they can offer comprehensive services that align with the needs of educational institutions like Manchester Metropolitan University.

## Notice

Supplier to assist with the provisioning of Microsoft Licensing Agreements for the University.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4d318a5-790d-4f6d-8074-6030153303ec |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jan 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Jun 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jan 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2019 - 31 Aug 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £403,616 |
| 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 | MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | GREATER MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M15 6BH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Hulme |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Rusholme |
| 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

- 14 Jan 2020 at 13:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4d318a5-790d-4f6d-8074-6030153303ec

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4d318a5-790d-4f6d-8074-6030153303ec
  14th January 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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