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title: "23-005 Microsoft Licensing Reseller"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c32c3869-938b-448f-83b4-0d729ca5f722"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ROTHERHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# 23-005 Microsoft Licensing Reseller

Buyer: ROTHERHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c32c3869-938b-448f-83b4-0d729ca5f722

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## Summary

The Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council has awarded a contract for Microsoft Licensing Reseller services via the Kent Commercial Services framework. The contract, valued at £4,000,000, is for an initial term of 17 months, extendable for up to 2 x 12 months. The procurement method used was selective, and the contract period starts on July 1, 2023, and expires on December 31, 2026. The tender closed on May 23, 2023, with Softcat PLC winning the award. The procurement falls under the goods category and is located in Rotherham, England.

This tender for Microsoft Licensing Reseller services opens opportunities for businesses, particularly in the software package and information systems industry. Companies specialising in software products and associated services would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The contract duration and the potential for extension provide stability for businesses to plan ahead. Additionally, the selective procurement method used allows for targeted competition, ensuring a fair chance for qualified suppliers to secure the contract.

## Notice

Direct award made via the Kent Commercial Services (KCS) Software Products & Associated Services 2 - Y20011 framework. Contract awarded for an initial term of 17-months, 4-weeks plus the option to extend for a further 2 x 12 months making the call-off expiry date 31 December 2026.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf8d410a-8d5a-4470-9702-5a7d524763df |
| 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 | 25 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 23 May 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 May 2023 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2023 - 31 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,000,000 |
| 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 | ROTHERHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | ROTHERHAM |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S60 1AE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE34 Rotherham |
| Local authority | Rotherham |
| Electoral ward | Boston Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Rotherham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## 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

- 25 May 2023 at 09:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf8d410a-8d5a-4470-9702-5a7d524763df

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf8d410a-8d5a-4470-9702-5a7d524763df
  25th May 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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