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title: "GB-Basingstoke: Software reseller VAR"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOVEREIGN HOUSING ASSOCIATION"
published: "2021-03-18"
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# GB-Basingstoke: Software reseller VAR

Buyer: SOVEREIGN HOUSING ASSOCIATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dd6051f9-25de-4f01-ad39-a597f78b9c38

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## Summary

Sovereign Housing Association, located in Basingstoke, has completed a procurement process for a valued-added reseller (VAR) of software licenses, titled "GB-Basingstoke: Software reseller VAR." This procurement falls under the software package and information systems category with an estimated contract value of £2,000,000. The contract begins on 17th March 2021 and will run until 31st March 2024. The tender period concluded on 16th March 2021, and the successful supplier selected is Softcat plc, a large-scale supplier based in Marlow.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the software and IT services sector, particularly those specialising in value-added reselling. Companies that offer software solutions, IT support, or integrated technological products would be well-positioned to compete in similar tenders. Engaging with public sector contracts can help businesses grow by establishing key partnerships and expanding their service offerings within the public procurement marketplace.

## Notice

Nominated non exclusive VAR - value added reseller for software licenses Additional information: Nominated value added reseller for software licenses from 2021-2024. All services are as per the OJEU compliant Mint Commercial Services LLP - ICT VAR Products & Services Framework. We have not disclosed the exact contract cost as this would prejudice the legitimate commercial interests of the particular economic operator.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95b66067-acba-435b-93f7-f3c19b5b5f6b |
| 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 | 18 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 17 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,000,000 |
| 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 | SOVEREIGN HOUSING ASSOCIATION |
| Locality | BASINGSTOKE |
| Post town | Reading |
| Postcode | RG21 4FA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ37 North Hampshire |
| Local authority | Basingstoke and Deane |
| Electoral ward | Eastrop & Grove |
| Westminster constituency | Basingstoke |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## 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

- 18 Mar 2021 at 07:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95b66067-acba-435b-93f7-f3c19b5b5f6b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95b66067-acba-435b-93f7-f3c19b5b5f6b
  18th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=579711144
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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