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title: "Purchase of MS Software"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8414eeb9-00e3-48d2-8606-a9ccf7fff8ba"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE"
published: "2017-06-26"
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# Purchase of MS Software

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8414eeb9-00e3-48d2-8606-a9ccf7fff8ba

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Crown Commercial Service, which is facilitating the purchase of Microsoft Software for the Department for Education. This tender is classified under software package and information systems and is situated in various regions across the United Kingdom, including the North East, London, and Scotland. The contract has been awarded with a total value of £461,700 and commenced on June 22, 2017, with a contract duration lasting until June 21, 2018. The procurement method utilised was an open tender, with the tender period concluding on June 13, 2017.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the software and technology sectors, particularly for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) capable of delivering Microsoft-related products and services. Companies with expertise in software package development and IT solutions are well-positioned to compete in this market, benefiting from the demand generated by governmental contracts like this one. Additionally, businesses looking to establish relationships with public sector entities will find this opportunity particularly valuable.

## Notice

Microsoft Software for the DfE

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2f7591c-e316-4537-b303-3a10cb0982a6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jun 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Jun 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jun 2017 |
| Contract period | 21 Jun 2017 - 21 Jun 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £461,700 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £461,700 |
| 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 | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 9PP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | City Centre North |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INSIGHT DIRECT (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 26 Jun 2017 at 13:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2f7591c-e316-4537-b303-3a10cb0982a6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2f7591c-e316-4537-b303-3a10cb0982a6
  26th June 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/47644315-fc96-401e-a712-70be71c507e5
  Order Form
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/aa4672ee-3885-482a-a848-06122afab1fa
  Award Letter

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/crown-commercial-service

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