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title: "Microsoft Licence Optimisation Service"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS"
published: "2022-08-08"
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# Microsoft Licence Optimisation Service

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-99a386fe-4ed6-4733-ae1e-cb6be546610b

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Department for Work and Pensions, which has issued a tender titled "Microsoft Licence Optimisation Service" in the IT services industry. This tender, classified under CPV code 72000000, focuses on providing consultancy for the review and optimisation of existing Microsoft licences. The procurement method used is selective, with the tender period concluding on 4th August 2022 and a contract period running from 8th August 2022 to 31st March 2023. The total contract value is £350,000, and the services can be delivered across various locations, including the UK and British Overseas Territories.

This tender represents a notable opportunity for businesses involved in IT consulting and software development, particularly SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) looking to expand their service offerings. Companies that specialise in Microsoft technologies or licence management would be particularly well-suited to compete, as the contract aims to enhance the licencing framework for the Department for Work and Pensions. Engaging with this contract not only provides a substantial financial incentive but also allows businesses to establish a long-term relationship with a major government department.

## Notice

Provision of contracted out services for delivery of Microsoft expertise to review existing Microsoft licenced estate and identify opportunities to optimise in terms of volume & ratification of the existing/future licence requirements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb957585-8601-40a0-9f7b-854264489c2a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 8 Aug 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Aug 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Aug 2022 |
| Contract period | 7 Aug 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £350,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £350,000 |
| 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

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 8 Aug 2022 at 10:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb957585-8601-40a0-9f7b-854264489c2a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb957585-8601-40a0-9f7b-854264489c2a
  8th August 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/85e45667-3a36-4360-98c8-19e2404f656e
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