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title: "Microsoft Licensing 2023 (MPSA) - SQL Server, Visual Studio and Windows Server SA Renewals - con_20863"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION"
published: "2023-05-31"
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# Microsoft Licensing 2023 (MPSA) - SQL Server, Visual Studio and Windows Server SA Renewals - con_20863

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-67429f24-9146-4cb7-bfe7-0261afc58066

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## Summary

The Department for Education has awarded a contract for Microsoft Licensing 2023 (MPSA) - SQL Server, Visual Studio and Windows Server SA Renewals. The procurement process was conducted via the Crown Commercial Service Technology Products and Associated Services Framework, with a contract value of £552,624.48. The contract period is from 1st June 2023 to 31st May 2026. The tender was in the award stage and closed on 23rd May 2023.

This opportunity for business growth is suitable for companies providing software package and information systems services. The contract is selective, involving the renewal of software assurance for specific Microsoft products. The Department for Education, as the buying organisation, seeks to support its ongoing business objectives through this contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to bid on this tender, which provides a chance for companies in the technology industry to compete and expand their market presence.

## Notice

Software Assurance renewal of the following Microsoft Licensing products: - SQL Server - Visual Studio - Windows Server DfE currently own the perpetual licenses for these products and require the renewal of software assurance to support the ongoing delivery of business objectives. Procurement conducted via Crown Commercial Service Technology Products and Associated Services (RM6068) Framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87a4908a-6e86-4fc9-8880-af65c26adbb7 |
| 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 | 31 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 15 May 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 May 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2023 - 31 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £552,624 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £552,624 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S1 2FJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BOXXE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 31 May 2023 at 08:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87a4908a-6e86-4fc9-8880-af65c26adbb7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87a4908a-6e86-4fc9-8880-af65c26adbb7
  31st May 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/db522802-a833-4e69-9dd6-d06905008e3f
  n/a

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