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title: "CEFAS21-57 RFQ MSDN Licences"
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buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL"
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# CEFAS21-57 RFQ MSDN Licences

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6af06bf3-4555-4050-9581-c599ad8c37d2

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Cefas (the Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science), which is renewing its suite of MSDN Visual Studio licences for a three-year period starting from 1st June 2021 until 31st May 2024. This project falls under the software-related services category in the East of England, with a total value of £90,000. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with the contract formally awarded on 29th April 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software supply services, particularly those capable of providing software licences and related support. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will find this an ideal opportunity to compete due to the nature of the procurement, which encourages bids from smaller organisations. Businesses that have experience with MSDN and development software will be particularly well-suited to respond to this tender, as they can leverage their expertise for a successful proposal.

## Notice

Cefas has the requirement to renew their existing suite of MSDN Visual Studio licences (subscription) and require renewal of the following for 3 years from 01/06/2021 until 31/05/2024

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f50aa7ac-a40f-4719-9fe6-65f64b3e92dc |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Apr 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2021 - 31 May 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £90,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £90,000 |
| 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 | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| Locality | LOWESTOFT |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR33 0HT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH63 East Suffolk |
| Local authority | East Suffolk |
| Electoral ward | Kirkley & Pakefield |
| Westminster constituency | Lowestoft |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INSIGHT PUBLIC SECTOR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72260000 - Software-related services
- 72268000 - Software supply services

## Release History

- 29 Apr 2021 at 13:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f50aa7ac-a40f-4719-9fe6-65f64b3e92dc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f50aa7ac-a40f-4719-9fe6-65f64b3e92dc
  29th April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cefas.co.uk

## Provenance

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