--- title: "Microsoft Enterprise Agreement" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-73afcb78-63a2-4eac-b5c2-4a622a80e52c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-73afcb78-63a2-4eac-b5c2-4a622a80e52c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-73afcb78-63a2-4eac-b5c2-4a622a80e52c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-73afcb78-63a2-4eac-b5c2-4a622a80e52c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2020-11-13" --- # Microsoft Enterprise Agreement Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-73afcb78-63a2-4eac-b5c2-4a622a80e52c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-73afcb78-63a2-4eac-b5c2-4a622a80e52c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-73afcb78-63a2-4eac-b5c2-4a622a80e52c.json) ## Summary Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council has initiated a tender for the "Microsoft Enterprise Agreement" (Reference: SMBC 20051) as part of a further competition under the Crown Commercial Services Framework Agreement RM6068, specifically for Technology Products and Associated Services, Lot 3 - Software and Associated Services. This procurement is located in West Midlands, UK, and is currently in the active stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 8th December 2020 at 12:00 noon. The anticipated contract value is approximately £4 million, covering a three-year agreement beginning on 1st April 2021. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those experienced in Microsoft licensing and software management. Companies that provide information technology services, system support, and consultancy are well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, stakeholders within the Crown Commercial Service framework will find this an accessible contract due to its selective procurement method, which allows them to leverage their established relationships with the council. ## Notice Title: Microsoft Enterprise Agreement Ref: SMBC 20051 Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council would like to invite interested parties to participate in a tender exercise to establish a Contract for the provision Microsoft Enterprise Agreement. The Council's current Microsoft Enterprise Agreement (EA) is due to expire on 31st March 2021. The Council is looking to appoint an authorised Microsoft Licensing Solution Provider to manage and oversee a new 3-year Enterprise Agreement, beginning April 2021. The tender exercise will be a Further Competition under Crown Commercial Services Framework Agreement RM6068 Technology Products and Associated service, Lot 3 - Software and Associated services. The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal.In Order To View the On-Line Questionnaire and Submit a Tender, you will be required to' Opt-In'. Please be mindful that if you are cut and pasting your question responses onto the On-Line Questionnaire that you do so from a notepad document, this is due to the fact that some special characters are not accepted within the On-Line Questionnaire. For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the 'Guidance for Suppliers' section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. If you require further assistance in respect of the system please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810. Closing date: Tuesday 8th December no later than 12.00 noon. Additional information: THIS OPPORTUNITY HAS BEEN PUBLISHED TO CONTRACTS FINDER IN ERROR. THE PROCUREMENT OPPORTUNITY IS ONLY AVAILABLE TO SUPPLIERS ON THE CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICES FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT RM6068 TECHNOLOGY PRODUCTS AND ASSOCIATED SERVICE, LOT 3 - SOFTWARE AND ASSOCIATED SERVICES. WE APOLOGISE FOR ANY CONFUSION OR INCONVENIENCE CAUSED. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc130508-0d10-402a-8f2d-111f78f0e43d | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Nov 2020 | | Submission deadline | 8 Dec 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Apr 2021 - 31 Mar 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £4,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Cancelled | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | WEST MIDLANDS | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B69 3DB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG37 Sandwell | | Local authority | Sandwell | | Electoral ward | Oldbury | | Westminster constituency | West Bromwich | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 71356300 - Technical support services - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 72222300 - Information technology services - 72250000 - System and support services - 72253200 - Systems support services - 72261000 - Software support services - 72315000 - Data network management and support services - 72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services - 72610000 - Computer support services - 72611000 - Technical computer support services ## Release History - 13 Nov 2020 at 13:00 - TenderCancellation - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc130508-0d10-402a-8f2d-111f78f0e43d - 12 Nov 2020 at 16:18 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7a32131-2f09-46ac-893b-55714b8557c5 - 12 Nov 2020 at 16:18 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7a32131-2f09-46ac-893b-55714b8557c5 - 12 Nov 2020 at 16:17 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7a32131-2f09-46ac-893b-55714b8557c5 - 12 Nov 2020 at 16:15 - TenderCancellation - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7a32131-2f09-46ac-893b-55714b8557c5 - 12 Nov 2020 at 15:44 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4294c4e-dd24-4125-863a-a8f3801c7f51 - 10 Nov 2020 at 19:59 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4294c4e-dd24-4125-863a-a8f3801c7f51 - 10 Nov 2020 at 19:49 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4294c4e-dd24-4125-863a-a8f3801c7f51 - 10 Nov 2020 at 19:40 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4294c4e-dd24-4125-863a-a8f3801c7f51 - 10 Nov 2020 at 18:36 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4294c4e-dd24-4125-863a-a8f3801c7f51 - 10 Nov 2020 at 18:17 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4294c4e-dd24-4125-863a-a8f3801c7f51 - 10 Nov 2020 at 18:17 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4294c4e-dd24-4125-863a-a8f3801c7f51 - 10 Nov 2020 at 18:15 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4294c4e-dd24-4125-863a-a8f3801c7f51 - 10 Nov 2020 at 17:55 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4294c4e-dd24-4125-863a-a8f3801c7f51 - 10 Nov 2020 at 17:55 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4294c4e-dd24-4125-863a-a8f3801c7f51 - 10 Nov 2020 at 17:55 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4294c4e-dd24-4125-863a-a8f3801c7f51 - 10 Nov 2020 at 17:53 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4294c4e-dd24-4125-863a-a8f3801c7f51 - 10 Nov 2020 at 17:53 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4294c4e-dd24-4125-863a-a8f3801c7f51 - 10 Nov 2020 at 17:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4294c4e-dd24-4125-863a-a8f3801c7f51 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc130508-0d10-402a-8f2d-111f78f0e43d 13th November 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7a32131-2f09-46ac-893b-55714b8557c5 12th November 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4294c4e-dd24-4125-863a-a8f3801c7f51 12th November 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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