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title: "Microsoft Licence Partner Contract"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7132b145-63cc-4343-a8d6-0b36c7361c07"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2019-12-31"
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# Microsoft Licence Partner Contract

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7132b145-63cc-4343-a8d6-0b36c7361c07

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by Suffolk County Council, involved a tender for the "Microsoft Licence Partner Contract," which aims to supply Microsoft licenses within the software package and information systems industry category. The total contract value is £5,250,000 and is located in the East of England, United Kingdom. This procurement was completed through a direct award method under the Kent Framework Y17038, with the tender period concluding on 31 August 2019. The contract commenced on 1 September 2019 and will run until 31 August 2022.

This contract presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in software and information systems, particularly those that can offer Microsoft licenses or related services. Companies of various sizes, including SMEs, would be well-suited to participate in future tenders or frameworks of a similar nature, as they can leverage their expertise in software provision and compliance with the buyer's requirements. Engaging in the public procurement sector may facilitate business growth and diversification for those prepared to meet the needs of local government authorities.

## Notice

Supply of Microsoft Licenses.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0177dc2-e485-48dd-b94e-4a1298bb1b68 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Direct Award under Kent Framework Y17038 |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Dec 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Aug 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Aug 2019 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2019 - 31 Aug 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,250,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £5,250,000 |
| 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 | SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | IPSWICH |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP1 2BX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH62 Ipswich |
| Local authority | Ipswich |
| Electoral ward | Gipping |
| Westminster constituency | Ipswich |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BYTES SOFTWARE SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 31 Dec 2019 at 11:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0177dc2-e485-48dd-b94e-4a1298bb1b68

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0177dc2-e485-48dd-b94e-4a1298bb1b68
  31st December 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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