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title: "GB-Lowestoft: MSDN Licenses 2018"
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# GB-Lowestoft: MSDN Licenses 2018

Buyer: CEFAS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cb627f39-b813-423e-8b49-671312b7e3af

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "GB-Lowestoft: MSDN Licenses 2018" initiative was undertaken by Cefas, a UK-based organisation located in Lowestoft, East of England. This tender involved a complete award for a three-year contract valued at £80,000 for licence management software. The procurement process culminated in an award on 8th May 2018, with the contract period commencing on 10th May 2018 and ending on 9th May 2020. While the procurement method was not specified, the primary category for this acquisition was classified as services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software licensing and IT services, especially those that can offer innovative solutions for licence management. Given the comprehensive nature of the contract, large-scale suppliers with proven capabilities in delivering similar projects will be particularly well-positioned to compete. Companies looking to expand their service offerings in the public sector may find this contract aligns well with their growth strategies.

## Notice

Microsoft MSDN licenses - 3 year deal

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab558392-c1d4-4a4e-b2fb-303fe6c3a8e0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 May 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 8 May 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 May 2018 |
| Contract period | 9 May 2018 - 9 May 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £80,000 |
| 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 | CEFAS |
| Locality | LOWESTOFT |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR33 0HT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH63 East Suffolk |
| Local authority | East Suffolk |
| Electoral ward | Kirkley & Pakefield |
| Westminster constituency | Lowestoft |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48218000 - License management software package

## Release History

- 9 May 2018 at 09:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab558392-c1d4-4a4e-b2fb-303fe6c3a8e0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab558392-c1d4-4a4e-b2fb-303fe6c3a8e0
  9th May 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=317531734
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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