---
title: "SO17401 - Renewal of Niksun/IBM/Microsoft Licences"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-980c7dbd-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE"
published: "2016-11-18"
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# SO17401 - Renewal of Niksun/IBM/Microsoft Licences

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-980c7dbd-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The procurement process for the renewal of Niksun, IBM, and Microsoft licences has been completed and is overseen by the Crown Commercial Service, a key public sector buyer based in Bristol, England. The total contract value amounts to £458,555.99 and falls within the IT services industry category. The contract period commenced on 18th April 2016 and will run until 31st March 2019. The tender was awarded on 15th April 2016, and the details have been published for transparency purposes.

This tender presents significant opportunities for suppliers specialising in IT services, particularly those who provide consulting, software development, and support services. Businesses that are well-suited to compete include large-scale IT service providers capable of handling comprehensive software licensing renewal projects. The competitive landscape may also attract organisations with experience transitioning or managing multiple software contracts efficiently within specified timelines.

## Notice

This contract is awarded and is being published for Transparency purposes. Renewal ok NIKSUN/IBM/Microsoft Licences.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/339b0fdc-9e84-4d86-8514-e9b61e2afc91 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not applicable |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Mar 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Apr 2016 |
| Contract period | 17 Apr 2016 - 31 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £458,555 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £458,555 |
| 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 | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 6EL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Lawrence Hill |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/339b0fdc-9e84-4d86-8514-e9b61e2afc91

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/339b0fdc-9e84-4d86-8514-e9b61e2afc91
  26th April 2016 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/223d46df-e6a5-47e0-95ef-98a35292e249
  Contract Award Letter

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