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title: "Provision of a Software Licensing Service"
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buyer: "WARRINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Provision of a Software Licensing Service

Buyer: WARRINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7586c5e4-e02a-4518-9f04-8c36ee150e93

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## Summary

The Warrington Borough Council initiated a tender process for the "Provision of a Software Licensing Service," which falls under the IT services industry category (CPV 72000000). The procurement was awarded on 18 June 2019, with the contract period set to commence on 1 July 2019 and conclude on 30 June 2020. The tender period ended on 31 May 2019, and the service is expected to be delivered to addresses in the North West of England. This procurement was conducted through an 'Other' method within a competitive framework.

This contract presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with expertise in software licensing and consultancy. Companies that provide support and maintenance renewals or have experience sourcing software solutions would be well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders. Engaging with such opportunities can help businesses expand their portfolio and strengthen their relationships with public sector clients.

## Notice

A "one-stop-shop" service for software licensing and associated services, including: sourcing and supply of software licencing on request; annual licence, support and maintenance renewals; and software licensing support and consultancy services. Additional information: Further Competition Invitation under KCS Professional Services Y17038 Software Products and Associated Services Framework Agreement Lots 1, 2 and 3.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b62d0ef0-ab3c-4402-8a80-d054b5931f43 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jun 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 31 May 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Jun 2019 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2019 - 30 Jun 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £150,000 |
| 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 | WARRINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | WARRINGTON |
| Post town | Warrington |
| Postcode | WA1 2NH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD61 Warrington |
| Local authority | Warrington |
| Electoral ward | Bewsey and Whitecross |
| Westminster constituency | Warrington South |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 19 Jun 2019 at 12:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b62d0ef0-ab3c-4402-8a80-d054b5931f43

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b62d0ef0-ab3c-4402-8a80-d054b5931f43
  19th June 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.warrington.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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