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title: "UWQ280 - AWARD"
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# UWQ280 - AWARD

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF WORCESTER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bb13c835-4ca0-4b57-8730-1d9cb6a21f73

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## Summary

The University of Worcester has completed a public procurement process to award a contract for Microsoft licensing over a period of three years, starting on 1st September 2024 and ending on 30th August 2027. This process falls under the category of 'goods' with a focus on license management software packages and educational software. The procurement was conducted using a restricted procedure, a selective method to ensure that only qualified suppliers were invited to tender. The contract, valued at GBP 656,212, was awarded to Insight Direct (UK) Ltd, with the award notice published on 31st January 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in license management software and educational software to expand their reach, especially those with capabilities to deliver services across the United Kingdom, Europe, and other global regions mentioned. Although the procurement was not specifically aimed at SMEs or voluntary, community, and social enterprises, businesses in relevant fields with the capacity to handle substantial contracts over multiple regions will find this type of tender highly beneficial for business growth.

## Notice

The University is looking to award a contract for 3 years for micorsoft licensing

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea0d399d-9995-4505-9bfa-d80bcc18bbb3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2024 - 30 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £656,212 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF WORCESTER |
| Locality | WORCESTER |
| Post town | Worcester |
| Postcode | WR2 6AJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG12 Worcestershire CC |
| Local authority | Worcester |
| Electoral ward | St Clement |
| Westminster constituency | Worcester |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INSIGHT DIRECT (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48190000 - Educational software package
- 48218000 - License management software package

## Release History

- 31 Jan 2025 at 14:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea0d399d-9995-4505-9bfa-d80bcc18bbb3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea0d399d-9995-4505-9bfa-d80bcc18bbb3
  31st January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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