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title: "Microsoft CSP Licensing - Project_4822"
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# Microsoft CSP Licensing - Project_4822

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c0e502e0-eec2-4e2f-b3f7-cfb6521bcc4f

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## Summary

The Department for Education has recently completed a procurement process for Microsoft CSP Licensing under the title "Microsoft CSP Licensing - Project_4822". This procurement falls under the software package and information systems category and was executed using a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period spans from 25th June 2021 to 24th June 2022, with a total contract value of £4,625,436.17. The procurement stage has now moved to the award phase, which was published on 9th July 2021.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in cloud licensing solutions and software services. The successful supplier, Bytes Software Services Limited, is a large-scale company, indicating that the project may favour established firms with substantial capabilities in delivering Microsoft licensing. Smaller businesses or those offering niche services in IT and software might consider partnerships or subcontracting as a strategic approach to compete effectively in this market.

## Notice

Microsoft cloud licensing.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11603205-a76b-4ffb-a27e-1af193c461c2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 9 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 31 May 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jun 2021 |
| Contract period | 24 Jun 2021 - 24 Jun 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,625,436 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,625,436 |
| 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

- 9 Jul 2021 at 10:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11603205-a76b-4ffb-a27e-1af193c461c2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11603205-a76b-4ffb-a27e-1af193c461c2
  9th July 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/297308ec-1ddb-412d-8b72-26115f86da84
  n/a

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