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title: "Annual License Microsoft renewal"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c327d6be-3263-4551-b6b8-b998e2d56b4b"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# Annual License Microsoft renewal

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c327d6be-3263-4551-b6b8-b998e2d56b4b

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## Summary

The UK Shared Business Services Limited conducted a selective procurement process for the "Annual License Microsoft renewal," which falls under the software package and information systems category. This procurement took place in England, with the contract awarded to Softcat PLC on March 30, 2020. The contract covers an initial period from May 1, 2020, to April 30, 2021, with a total contract value of £371,311.08 and the option to extend for an additional year. The tender period ended on March 27, 2020, highlighting that this contract was awarded without a competitive bidding process, continuing existing provisions under a framework agreement.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in IT services, especially those specialising in software licensing and support. Companies that are registered under framework agreements similar to the SUPC Software Licence Reseller Agreement, particularly those offering managed IT solutions or software products, would be well-positioned to benefit from such contracts. Given the substantial value of the contract and the potential for extensions, this procurement is particularly relevant for larger-scale suppliers looking to engage with UK Research and Innovation and expand their services in the public sector.

## Notice

***This is not a call for competition*** This contract was awarded to Softcat PLC as they are the top ranked supplier on the SUPC Software Licence Reseller Agreement Lot 1 - Microsoft & Associated Services. The initial contract is for 1 year with the option to extend for a further year. This is for the annual Microsoft Licence Renewal for UK Research and Innovation Contract extended with Softcat PLC extended for Year 2 also on the SUPC Software Licence Reseller Agreement Lot 1 - Microsoft & Associated Services Framework by Direct Award

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6cf9596-7cad-486d-bf3f-df88dfc99f3f |
| 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 | 23 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2020 - 30 Apr 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £371,311 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £371,311 |
| 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 | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOFTCAT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 23 Apr 2021 at 08:31 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6cf9596-7cad-486d-bf3f-df88dfc99f3f
- 19 May 2020 at 12:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6cf9596-7cad-486d-bf3f-df88dfc99f3f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6cf9596-7cad-486d-bf3f-df88dfc99f3f
  23rd April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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