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title: "Microsoft Software Assurance for SQL Server, Exchange Server and MSDN Licences."
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-bf17daf9-5b8d-452f-a631-a53e6c33d010"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2019-12-24"
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# Microsoft Software Assurance for SQL Server, Exchange Server and MSDN Licences.

Buyer: OFSTED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bf17daf9-5b8d-452f-a631-a53e6c33d010

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## Summary

The procurement process involves OFSTED, which has awarded a contract for the provision of Microsoft Software Assurance for SQL Server, Exchange Server, and MSDN Licences through a selective procurement method. The call-off contract was awarded as part of the Crown Commercial Services Technology Products 2 Framework Agreement (RM3733). The awarded contract, valued at £37,017, commenced on 1st January 2020 and will last until 31st December 2022, with publications detailing the award made available on 24th December 2019.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses engaged in software services, particularly those specializing in Microsoft products and licensing. Companies that provide IT solutions and support, especially those with experience in software assurance and systems management, would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future. The successful bidder, Bytes Software Services Limited, exemplifies the type of large-scale business that can benefit from participating in these procurement processes.

## Notice

Please note that this contract has already been awarded and that this contract is being published for transparency purposes only. Call Off from Crown Commercial Services Technology Products 2 Framework Agreement (RM3733). This Contract is for the provision of Microsoft Software Assurance for SQL Server, Exchange Server and MSDN Licences for Ofsted.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e7ab409-9407-45e1-89c3-2db744f3ee36 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 24 Dec 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Nov 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Dec 2019 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2020 - 31 Dec 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £37,017 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £37,017 |
| 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 | OFSTED |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 2WD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 24 Dec 2019 at 12:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e7ab409-9407-45e1-89c3-2db744f3ee36

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e7ab409-9407-45e1-89c3-2db744f3ee36
  24th December 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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