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title: "Microsoft Products & Services Agreement (MPSA) - Licences and Software Assurance 2 - con_13129"
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# Microsoft Products & Services Agreement (MPSA) - Licences and Software Assurance 2 - con_13129

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c0db4926-a247-4906-9132-2538d677416c

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## Summary

The Department for Education in England has completed the procurement process for the Microsoft Products & Services Agreement (MPSA), focusing on software licenses and assurance, with a total contract value of £1,156,218.92. This procurement, classed under the Software package and information systems category (CPV code 48000000), was conducted via a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 28 January 2022, and the contract period commenced on 1 March 2022, running until 31 May 2024. The main address for this contracting authority is Piccadilly Gate, Store St, Manchester, M1 2WD.

This awarded contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the software and information systems sector, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as they can compete for similar tender opportunities in the future. Companies that specialise in providing software solutions, including licensing agreements, management systems, and technical support services, would be well-suited to participate in upcoming contracts of this nature, bolstering their growth prospects in the public sector.

## Notice

Notice for the procurement of MPSA licenses and software assurance.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ec2e514-f269-4b24-af8d-ec374e9f23f4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2022 - 31 May 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,156,218 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,156,218 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION |
| 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

- 4 Mar 2022 at 10:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ec2e514-f269-4b24-af8d-ec374e9f23f4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ec2e514-f269-4b24-af8d-ec374e9f23f4
  4th March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7e9857d9-4fda-4db8-9bd6-4ad8c9d2efab
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