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title: "Microsoft Licensing"
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# Microsoft Licensing

Buyer: LONDON & QUADRANT HOUSING TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b02f74d5-7271-4f79-b5f9-8e8b830aff4c

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## Summary

The London & Quadrant Housing Trust is conducting a procurement process titled "Microsoft Licensing" as part of their initiative following a merger with East Thames Ltd. The contract, valued at £5,590,281, pertains to the provision of Microsoft licensing services for a duration of three years, starting from 1st May 2018 to 30th April 2021, with an option to extend for an additional year. This procurement falls under the software package and information systems industry category and employs a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from the CCS Technology Products 2 framework agreement (RM3733). Key dates include the tender deadline of 13th April 2018 and the award date of 18th April 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software licensing, particularly those offering Microsoft solutions. Businesses capable of providing comprehensive licensing agreements and support for technologies such as Windows 10, Office 365, and MS Dynamics will be well-positioned to compete. With the emphasis on innovation and technology integration in service delivery, companies that can demonstrate expertise in modernising and optimising software usage in housing and public service contexts are likely to benefit from this opportunity.

## Notice

The Authority has just completed a merger with East Thames Ltd and a requirement has arisen to renew Microsoft Licencing. Both companies had their own Microsoft Agreements and are now coterminous (30 April 2018). A programme of work has been initiated seeking to invest in new technology and new ways of working. This includes the rollout of Windows 10, exploit Office 365 capabilities and further development of MS Dynamics to support a Customer centric approach to service delivery. The Authority is extensively working with Microsoft on this programme of work including the engagement of Fast Track and it has been confirmed that the Authority do qualify under the CTA Framework. The Authority is seeking the provision of a Microsoft Licensing as detailed in detailed in Appendix B and E of the procurement documentation for an initial Contract period of three (3) years from 1st May 2018 to 30th April 2021 with an option to extend for a further one (1) year. All quotations are to be sourced from Lot 2 - Software under the CCS Technology Products 2 framework agreement (RM3733).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0cecebed-efe1-4711-a862-5ac6328073d0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 May 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Apr 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Apr 2018 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2018 - 30 Apr 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £5,590,281 |
| 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 | LONDON & QUADRANT HOUSING TRUST |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE13 5JQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark |
| Local authority | Lewisham |
| Electoral ward | Blackheath |
| Westminster constituency | Lewisham North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PHOENIX SOFTWARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 2 May 2018 at 14:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0cecebed-efe1-4711-a862-5ac6328073d0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0cecebed-efe1-4711-a862-5ac6328073d0
  2nd May 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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