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title: "Softcat Microsoft ESA 2023"
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# Softcat Microsoft ESA 2023

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7f5a1317-ea30-47a7-aa65-7ba063c1e1af

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## Summary

The Department for Work and Pensions has awarded a contract titled "Softcat Microsoft ESA 2023" for the provision of a licensing subscription service for Microsoft products. The contract is valued at £249,730,000 GBP and involves the delivery of software packages and information systems. The procurement method used was selective, calling off from a framework agreement. The contract period is from 1st April 2023 to 31st March 2028, with the tender period ending on 25th November 2022. The contracting authority is based in Manchester, England, and the main procurement category is goods.

This procurement opportunity with the Department for Work and Pensions offers significant business growth prospects for companies providing software and information systems. Businesses in the technology sector, particularly those specializing in Microsoft product services, could find this tender suitable for their expertise. With a substantial contract value and a long contract period, this opportunity presents a stable and lucrative venture for qualified suppliers in the industry. The process involves competition through a selective procurement method, ensuring a fair chance for eligible suppliers to participate and potentially secure the contract.

## Notice

This notice has been amended to state the contract award value exclusive of VAT. The previous contract award value published included VAT. Contract to provide a licensing subscription service for Microsoft (or equivalent) products and incorporates a number of key product suites utilised by DWP, which includes O365, Windows and Server products (procurement with DWP building and supporting its Windows and server environment) and software and telephony services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/56f5b1d9-e932-4b77-88b3-4791ec153d8f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jun 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Nov 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jan 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £208,100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £208,100,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M2 3AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Deansgate |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 5 Jun 2024 at 13:22 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/56f5b1d9-e932-4b77-88b3-4791ec153d8f
- 17 Apr 2023 at 09:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/56f5b1d9-e932-4b77-88b3-4791ec153d8f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/56f5b1d9-e932-4b77-88b3-4791ec153d8f
  5th June 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2f5b6f1a-56ee-4017-8be0-5f9201b32f38
  Redacted contract for publication

## Provenance

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