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title: "Microsoft Licensing"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-bd5329c3-aaa1-406b-81bf-1a8db96dc39d"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "AVON & SOMERSET CONSTABULARY"
published: "2017-08-09"
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# Microsoft Licensing

Buyer: AVON & SOMERSET CONSTABULARY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bd5329c3-aaa1-406b-81bf-1a8db96dc39d

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## Summary

The Avon & Somerset Constabulary has awarded a contract titled "Microsoft Licensing" following a tender under the CCS Technology Products 2 Framework. This procurement, valued at £2,620,000, pertains to the licensing of the police's server estate and supports the Digital Mobilisation programme, particularly the rollout of Windows 10 laptops. The award was formally announced on 9th August 2017, with the contract commencing on 1st July 2017 and running through to 30th June 2020. The contract's delivery addresses are located in the South West region of England and fall under the software package and information systems industry category.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in the software licensing and IT services sectors, especially those that provide solutions compatible with Microsoft products. While the awarded supplier is Software Box Ltd, new entrants or existing firms with innovative licensing solutions geared towards large-scale organisations may consider competing for similar future tenders. Businesses that can offer effective support for Windows 10 integration or have extensive experience with public sector contracts would be particularly well-suited to explore this market.

## Notice

Avon and Somerset Police (ASP) have awarded a contract for the provision of Microsoft licensing having conducted procurement under CCS Technology Products 2 Framework. The contract is for the licensing of ASP's existing server estate and the requirements of the Digital Mobilisation programme. A key requirement is to provide licensing that supports the roll-out of Windows 10 laptops and upgrade (where possible) the existing desktop estate. This award notice is for information purposes only.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f442211d-5796-465c-a439-53d6a3553773 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Aug 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 19 May 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jun 2017 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2017 - 30 Jun 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,620,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,620,000 |
| 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 | AVON & SOMERSET CONSTABULARY |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS20 8JJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK61 North Somerset |
| Local authority | North Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Portishead West |
| Westminster constituency | North Somerset |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 9 Aug 2017 at 10:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f442211d-5796-465c-a439-53d6a3553773

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f442211d-5796-465c-a439-53d6a3553773
  9th August 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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