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title: "ICT Microsoft Licences"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-924ae1c9-3ac3-4d4c-9ef6-240552ac78e2"
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source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BLACKPOOL BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2018-10-24"
---

# ICT Microsoft Licences

Buyer: BLACKPOOL BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-924ae1c9-3ac3-4d4c-9ef6-240552ac78e2

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Blackpool Borough Council seeking to purchase Microsoft Licences, classified under networking software packages, for its employees. This tender, initiated as a selective procurement method through a framework agreement, was concluded with an award notice published on 24th October 2018. The contract commenced on 1st October 2018 and is set to run until 30th September 2021. The purchasing is valued at £1 million and has a delivery location in the North West of England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software provision, particularly those that supply Microsoft Licences and related products. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) may find themselves well-positioned to compete, especially those with experience in governmental contracts and a focus on ICT solutions. Competing suppliers should ensure they can meet the compliance and quality standards expected by local authorities and showcase their capability to deliver within the specified time frames.

## Notice

The purchase of the necessary Microsoft Licenses for Blackpool Council employees

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2682e693-1588-4e33-8d1b-c26743ff1755 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Sep 2018 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2018 - 30 Sep 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | BLACKPOOL BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BLACKPOOL |
| Post town | Blackpool |
| Postcode | FY1 1NA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD42 Blackpool |
| Local authority | Blackpool |
| Electoral ward | Talbot |
| Westminster constituency | Blackpool South |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48210000 - Networking software package

## Release History

- 24 Oct 2018 at 12:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2682e693-1588-4e33-8d1b-c26743ff1755

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2682e693-1588-4e33-8d1b-c26743ff1755
  24th October 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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