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title: "Microsoft Licensing"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BOURNEMOUTH CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL"
published: "2024-03-21"
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# Microsoft Licensing

Buyer: BOURNEMOUTH CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ce4faf71-37c8-4423-a01a-2fb19f5030b0

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## Summary

The Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council (BCP Council) recently completed a procurement process for Microsoft Licensing services. The contract, valued at £37,500,000 GBP, involves the supply of Microsoft licensing under various schemes such as EA, SCE, CSP, and Volume licensing. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with the tender period ending on February 2, 2024. The contract period is set to commence on April 1, 2024, and end on March 31, 2029. The contract was awarded to Bytes Software Services on March 4, 2024.

This procurement opportunity by BCP Council presents potential business growth opportunities for IT services companies specialising in software development and consulting. Businesses interested in providing licensing solutions under the mentioned schemes could compete for this contract. The award to Bytes Software Services indicates a preference for suppliers experienced in software services. Companies looking to expand their presence in the software package and information systems industry should consider engaging with BCP Council for similar future opportunities.

## Notice

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council (BCP Council) contract for an approved Microsoft Reseller, referred to as a Licensing Solution Provider (LSP), to supply Microsoft licensing under EA, SCE, CSP and Volume licensing.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/923f8db5-324a-4c4f-a92c-b81ecc072440 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £37,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £37,500,000 |
| 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 | BOURNEMOUTH CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL |
| Locality | BOURNEMOUTH |
| Post town | Bournemouth |
| Postcode | BH2 6DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Local authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Electoral ward | Bournemouth Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bournemouth West |
| 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 | BYTES SOFTWARE SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 48800000 - Information systems and servers
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 21 Mar 2024 at 13:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/923f8db5-324a-4c4f-a92c-b81ecc072440

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/923f8db5-324a-4c4f-a92c-b81ecc072440
  21st March 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.bcpcouncil.gov.uk

## Provenance

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