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title: "Provision of Microsoft M365 Enterprise and Skype for Business Licences"
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buyer: "FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE DISTRICT COUNCIL"
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# Provision of Microsoft M365 Enterprise and Skype for Business Licences

Buyer: FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-69a662b0-a841-427d-8549-6f2a65d354e8

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Folkestone and Hythe District Council is for the provision of Microsoft M365 Enterprise and Skype for Business Licences, valued at £150,000. This contract falls under the services category, specifically classified as license management software package. The tender period closed on 17 August 2018, and the contract commenced on 3 September 2018, running until 2 September 2021. The procurement method used is an open procedure, allowing for broad participation.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as indicated by the suitability criteria. Companies specialising in software licencing, IT services, or those able to offer cloud-based solutions would be well-positioned to engage in future similar contracts. Engaging with the Folkestone and Hythe District Council could lead to ongoing partnerships in the rapidly growing technology services market.

## Notice

Provision of Microsoft M365 Enterprise and Skype for Business Licences under 3 years agreement. The opportunity is available and accessible on Kent Business e-tendering portal, https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32b4113b-b427-45cb-bc62-a1ba90138132 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Aug 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Aug 2018 |
| Contract period | 28 Sep 2018 - 30 Sep 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £134,700 |
| 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 | FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | FOLKESTONE |
| Post town | Canterbury |
| Postcode | CT20 2QY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ44 East Kent |
| Local authority | Folkestone and Hythe |
| Electoral ward | Folkestone Central |
| Westminster constituency | Folkestone and Hythe |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48218000 - License management software package

## Release History

- 18 Oct 2018 at 10:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32b4113b-b427-45cb-bc62-a1ba90138132
- 3 Aug 2018 at 10:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6aef4329-c79b-4ebe-bd34-129b26cb1be8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32b4113b-b427-45cb-bc62-a1ba90138132
  18th October 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6aef4329-c79b-4ebe-bd34-129b26cb1be8
  3rd August 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.folkestone-hythe.gov.uk/your-council/council-information/contracting
- https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/

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