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title: "Halton Housing - Mini-Competition for the Supply of Microsoft Licenses via CBC Framework Y20011 for the Supply of Software Products & Associated Services - AWARD"
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# Halton Housing - Mini-Competition for the Supply of Microsoft Licenses via CBC Framework Y20011 for the Supply of Software Products & Associated Services - AWARD

Buyer: CIRRUS PURCHASING  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9544cb7d-1231-4065-aeff-51ddf0ade16e

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## Summary

The procurement process involved Halton Housing, specifically facilitated by Cirrus Purchasing, which is located in Widnes, Cheshire, United Kingdom. The title of the tender is "Mini-Competition for the Supply of Microsoft Licenses via CBC Framework Y20011 for the Supply of Software Products & Associated Services." This contract was in the Award stage and was published on 19th March 2021, while the tender submission deadline was on 10th February 2021. The overall contract value amounts to £275,000 for software and associated services, with a contract period running from 1st April 2021 to 31st March 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for software providers, particularly those specialising in Microsoft products and services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that possess the capacity to deliver software solutions, along with any required ancillary services, would be well-suited to compete in this tender. With a defined procurement process that favourably considers SMEs, the prospect exists for these businesses to forge valuable partnerships and establish a foothold in the public sector market.

## Notice

The client sought bids from suppliers to provide Microsoft (MS) Licenses for the HH via an Enterprise Agreement. Alongside the licenses, the supplier is expected to provide additional services, the full scope of which was included within the tender documents.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9cf461d7-794f-4bc7-8fbf-5ccd1533da52 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £275,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £275,000 |
| 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 | CIRRUS PURCHASING |
| Locality | CHESHIRE |
| Post town | Warrington |
| Postcode | WA8 0TD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD71 East Merseyside |
| Local authority | Halton |
| Electoral ward | Halton View |
| Westminster constituency | Widnes and Halewood |
| 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

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 23 Mar 2021 at 09:42 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9cf461d7-794f-4bc7-8fbf-5ccd1533da52
- 23 Mar 2021 at 09:15 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9cf461d7-794f-4bc7-8fbf-5ccd1533da52
- 23 Mar 2021 at 09:13 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9cf461d7-794f-4bc7-8fbf-5ccd1533da52
- 19 Mar 2021 at 12:10 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9cf461d7-794f-4bc7-8fbf-5ccd1533da52
- 19 Mar 2021 at 11:40 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9cf461d7-794f-4bc7-8fbf-5ccd1533da52
- 19 Mar 2021 at 11:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9cf461d7-794f-4bc7-8fbf-5ccd1533da52

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9cf461d7-794f-4bc7-8fbf-5ccd1533da52
  23rd March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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