---
title: "CON_25430 Microsoft MPSA (SQL and Visual Studio) 2024"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION"
published: "2024-06-28"
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# CON_25430 Microsoft MPSA (SQL and Visual Studio) 2024

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ca7197d3-3f31-41be-ad3b-ab1d3c9d8abc

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## Summary

The Department for Education has awarded a contract for MPSA (SQL and Visual Studio) Software Assurance. The procurement method used was a competitive quotation below threshold, with a total contract value of £604,513.44. The contract period is from June 2024 to May 2027. The buying organisation, Department for Education, is located in London, England. This contract falls under the goods category and is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises.

This tender opportunity was won by Crayon Limited, a large-scale supplier based in Buckinghamshire. The contract aims to provide software packages and information systems. Businesses involved in software solutions, particularly those offering MPSA software services, are well-suited to compete. The award was announced in May 2024, and the successful supplier will have an opportunity to grow their business over the contract period, catering to the needs of the Department for Education.

## Notice

Contract award for MPSA (SQL and Visual Studio) Software Assurance

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c3e20a8-917c-4bf0-9cc1-db234226a7d1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jun 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 May 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2024 - 31 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £604,513 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £604,513 |
| 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 | LONDON |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | SW1 3BT |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 28 Jun 2024 at 15:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c3e20a8-917c-4bf0-9cc1-db234226a7d1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c3e20a8-917c-4bf0-9cc1-db234226a7d1
  28th June 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d1f29f2e-bf53-444b-8704-3edf586d8659
  n/a

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