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title: "Microsoft Licensing Partner"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-75a6a370-8d3e-4df7-a1db-fc6027d6d4e1"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2023-04-06"
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# Microsoft Licensing Partner

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-75a6a370-8d3e-4df7-a1db-fc6027d6d4e1

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## Summary

The Suffolk County Council has awarded a contract for Microsoft Licensing Partner services. The contract, issued under reference number RM6068, is valued at £9.5m for a duration of 3 years with a possible 1-year extension. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period starts on the 1st of April 2023 and ends on the 1st of April 2027. The main procurement category is goods, and the contract was awarded on the 24th of March 2023.

This tender by Suffolk County Council offers business opportunities for companies involved in IT services. The tender is suitable for SMEs, and the location for service delivery is in the East of England, United Kingdom. Businesses that excel in consulting, software development, and IT support services are well-suited to compete for this contract. The contract's value and duration make it an attractive opportunity for companies looking to expand their presence in the public procurement sector.

## Notice

Contract Awarded. For the provision of Microsoft Licenses. Issued under the Framework Contract with the reference number RM6068 for the provision of Technology Products and Associated Services. Contract is for 3 years plus optional 1 year extension. Contract value of PS9.5m reflects full 4 years if taken.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0323fd65-8fca-4683-8c53-fa49248c1207 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Apr 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2023 - 1 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £9,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £9,500,000 |
| 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 | PHOENIX SOFTWARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 6 Apr 2023 at 09:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0323fd65-8fca-4683-8c53-fa49248c1207

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0323fd65-8fca-4683-8c53-fa49248c1207
  6th April 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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