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title: "Citrix Virtual Apps - Invitation to Auction - AWARD"
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# Citrix Virtual Apps - Invitation to Auction - AWARD

Buyer: BFI  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b2289106-0828-488c-855f-946add6d8a85

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the BFI (British Film Institute) conducting a tender for the renewal of Citrix Virtual Apps licenses, necessary for their operations from 1st November 2019 to 31st October 2020. The tender, titled "Citrix Virtual Apps - Invitation to Auction - AWARD", is classified under the software and information systems industry (CPV code 48000000) and is located in London (postcode: W1T 1LN). The procurement method adopted is an open procedure, and the tender period to submit bids concluded on 29th October 2019, following a one-hour reverse auction that started at 2 PM on the same day.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in software licensing and management solutions, particularly those capable of providing large-scale software packages. With an emphasis on educational and charity sectors, companies that can accommodate BFI's charity status in pricing and service delivery are well-suited to engage in this procurement. This contract could facilitate growth for suppliers in the technology sector looking to strengthen their presence in the public sector market.

## Notice

The BFI Citrix Virtual Apps Advance Edition licenses are due for renewal. We would kindly ask you to submit your bids, for the following licenses, based upon the BFI's charity/educational status: - 550 x Citrix Virtual Apps Advanced Edition (Citrix Select Renewal) ref: CM-5004541-26297 - 10 x Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktop Advanced Edition (Citrix Select Renewal) - ref: LA-0001099606-72117 Please note these license are required for the period 1st November 2019 - 31st October 2020 This is a transparent reverse auction which will open at 14:00hrs (2pm) on Tuesday 29th October 2019 and will remain open for a period of 1 hour only, closing at 15:00hrs (3pm) on Tuesday 29th October 2019.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3264d64f-9c04-4991-a5cc-19785148f4cb |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jan 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Oct 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Oct 2019 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2019 - 31 Oct 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £21,590 |
| 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 | BFI |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | West London |
| Postcode | W1T 1LN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI36 Camden |
| Local authority | Camden |
| Electoral ward | Bloomsbury |
| Westminster constituency | Holborn and St Pancras |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 48218000 - License management software package

## Release History

- 20 Jan 2020 at 12:48 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3264d64f-9c04-4991-a5cc-19785148f4cb
- 23 Dec 2019 at 12:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3264d64f-9c04-4991-a5cc-19785148f4cb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3264d64f-9c04-4991-a5cc-19785148f4cb
  20th January 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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