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title: "Further Competition from the CCS Framework RM6068 - KMCIT-132 Microsoft Academic Software Licencing"
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# Further Competition from the CCS Framework RM6068 - KMCIT-132 Microsoft Academic Software Licencing

Buyer: KIRKLEES COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c64c90e9-3e09-46b7-beba-dba742b6d9b3

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## Summary

The procurement process is led by Kirklees Council and involves a tender titled "Further Competition from the CCS Framework RM6068 - KMCIT-132 Microsoft Academic Software Licencing", which seeks to provide Microsoft Academic EES Software Subscription for a contract duration of three years, from 1st January 2021 to 31st December 2024. This tender, categorised under IT services, is located in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of England. The procurement stage has been completed, with a total contract value of £178,620.92. The selection process employed was a selective method under a restricted procedure, where the tender period concluded on 7th December 2020. The contract was awarded to Insight Direct (UK) Ltd on 17th December 2020.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those that can provide software licensing solutions. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement is open to suitable companies that can deliver the required academic software. Businesses with experience in providing similar software services or those familiar with public sector frameworks will find this tender especially relevant, potentially facilitating their growth in the lucrative public sector market.

## Notice

Provision of Microsoft Academic EES Software Subscription for a call off period of three (3) years from 1st January 2021 to 31st December 2024.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/794a5a0b-337e-440a-969e-55d89207b1d3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £178,620 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £178,620 |
| 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 | KIRKLEES COUNCIL |
| Locality | HUDDERSFIELD |
| Post town | Huddersfield |
| Postcode | HD2 1YF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees |
| Local authority | Kirklees |
| Electoral ward | Dalton |
| Westminster constituency | Huddersfield |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INSIGHT DIRECT (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 25 Mar 2021 at 10:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/794a5a0b-337e-440a-969e-55d89207b1d3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/794a5a0b-337e-440a-969e-55d89207b1d3
  25th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.kirklees.gov.uk

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