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title: "West Midlands Combined Authority Purchase of Microsoft Licenses"
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# West Midlands Combined Authority Purchase of Microsoft Licenses

Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-aac13943-ec8e-418a-a17c-c8f4edaf5245

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## Summary

The West Midlands Combined Authority has completed a public procurement process for the purchase of Microsoft E3 and E5 licenses, awarding the contract to Trustmarque. This procurement falls under the category of miscellaneous software packages and computer systems (CPV: 48900000). The procurement was conducted using a selective method through a call-off from the KCS Framework for Software Products and Associated Services. Key dates include the tender period which concluded on 13th May 2024, and the contract period, which spans from 15th May 2024 to 14th May 2027. The total value of the contract is £2,278,917, and it is aimed at delivery within the West Midlands, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant business expansion opportunities for companies specialising in software products and IT services. Given the focus on Microsoft licenses, businesses with expertise in providing and managing Microsoft solutions are well-suited to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this procurement particularly advantageous, as the suitability criteria are favourable to SMEs. This contract also provides a stable, long-term engagement until 2027, allowing for sustained revenue and a potential foothold within the public sector IT services market.

## Notice

West Midlands Combined Authority intend to award a contract to Trustmarque for the supply of Microsoft E3 & E5 licences utilising the KCS Framework for Software Products and Associated Services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c5db96c-0d58-4eb1-a216-845459e25ed8 |
| 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 | 13 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 13 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 May 2024 |
| Contract period | 14 May 2024 - 14 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,278,917 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,278,917 |
| 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 | WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B19 3SD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Newtown |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TRUSTMARQUE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48900000 - Miscellaneous software package and computer systems

## Release History

- 13 Aug 2024 at 08:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c5db96c-0d58-4eb1-a216-845459e25ed8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c5db96c-0d58-4eb1-a216-845459e25ed8
  13th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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