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title: "Software Asset Management as a Service (SAMaaS)"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HS2"
published: "2020-09-03"
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# Software Asset Management as a Service (SAMaaS)

Buyer: HS2  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9e0476c0-1f75-4aa1-ace3-5d40946e2da6

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## Summary

The public procurement process describes the awarding of a contract for "Software Asset Management as a Service (SAMaaS)" to Bytes Software Services by HS2, a governmental body located in Birmingham, England. The contract, valued at £16.5 million with a minimum threshold of £13 million, spans two years, commencing on 10th August 2020 and concluding on 9th August 2022. The procurement was conducted through a CCS Further Competition method, with the tender period ending on 14th April 2020. The category of procurement falls within the services sector, specifically related to office and computing machinery, equipment, and supplies.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software asset management services, offering a chance to demonstrate expertise in managing software compliance and optimisation. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could particularly benefit from this tender, as it aligns with the industry's growing need for efficient and effective software management solutions. Companies prepared to engage in partnerships or collaborations could also enhance their competitive edge in this sector.

## Notice

A Contract has been awarded to Bytes Software Services for the provision of Software Asset Management as a Service (SAMaaS) services for a period of 2 years, starting on 10th August 2020.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d2d9425-906d-4ccc-bf0c-a127296d2715 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - CCS Further Competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Sep 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Apr 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Aug 2020 |
| Contract period | 9 Aug 2020 - 9 Aug 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £16,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £13,000,000 |
| 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 | HS2 |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 6GA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Ladywood |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BYTES SOFTWARE SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

### Codes

- 30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

## Release History

- 3 Sep 2020 at 08:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d2d9425-906d-4ccc-bf0c-a127296d2715

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d2d9425-906d-4ccc-bf0c-a127296d2715
  3rd September 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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