---
title: "Microsoft licensing"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-de9c0445-cea6-4e0c-80e3-c8a0eeb59ffa"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE"
published: "2021-04-30"
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# Microsoft licensing

Buyer: INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-de9c0445-cea6-4e0c-80e3-c8a0eeb59ffa

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## Summary

The Intellectual Property Office is seeking to procure a Microsoft licensing contract for the E5 suite of products, valued at £2,329,485.69, as part of a limited procurement process. The tender closed on 25 March 2021, and the contract commenced on 1 April 2021, with a duration of three years, concluding on 31 March 2024. This procurement falls within the software package and information systems industry category and is located in Newport, UK.

This procurement opportunity presents a significant chance for SMEs with expertise in software solutions and licensing management, particularly those familiar with Microsoft's E5 products. Businesses that can offer competitive quotations and demonstrate capability in delivering software services within the defined timeframe would be well-positioned to engage in similar future tenders, fostering growth and enhancing their market presence.

## Notice

E5 suite of products for 3 years

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/266a1f11-645e-484e-a11b-150c44e5267b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,329,485 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,329,485 |
| 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 | INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE |
| Locality | NEWPORT |
| Post town | Newport |
| Postcode | NP10 8QQ |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport |
| Local authority | Newport |
| Electoral ward | Tredegar Park and Marshfield |
| Westminster constituency | Newport West and Islwyn |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PHOENIX SOFTWARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 30 Apr 2021 at 12:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/266a1f11-645e-484e-a11b-150c44e5267b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/266a1f11-645e-484e-a11b-150c44e5267b
  30th April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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