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title: "Microsoft Training - AWARD"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Microsoft Training - AWARD

Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e34f56ca-42a2-4c03-a3fc-24494bae19c8

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## Summary

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Microsoft Training." This contract falls under the industry category of staff training services and was procured through an open tender process. The tender period concluded on 21 May 2019, with the contract period running from 27 May to 30 June 2019. The location of the services is within the West Midlands, UK, specifically at the council’s office located at Freeth Street, Oldbury, B69 3DB. The awarded contract, valued at £45,000, was confirmed on 28 May 2019, with QA Limited being the successful supplier.

This training contract presents significant opportunities for growth for organisations specialising in staff training services, especially those with experience in providing Microsoft-related training. Businesses that can demonstrate strong pedagogical expertise and effectiveness in utilising software assurance training vouchers would be particularly well-suited to compete in future tenders of a similar nature. Companies looking to expand their portfolio in the public sector should align their services and expertise with the requirements of local councils and E-learning providers.

## Notice

The Council is issuing this Invitation to Tender (ITT) to supply Microsoft Training. As part of the Microsoft Enterprise Agreement , Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council currently hold 45 Microsoft software Assurance Training vouchers. We are currently looking for a suitable training provider who will be able to provide us with the best value to take these vouchers and convert them to training.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1cfa5e71-7739-41d9-8d58-2572da4e6af5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Aug 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 21 May 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 May 2019 |
| Contract period | 26 May 2019 - 30 Jun 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £45,000 |
| 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 | SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | WEST MIDLANDS |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B69 3DB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG37 Sandwell |
| Local authority | Sandwell |
| Electoral ward | Oldbury |
| Westminster constituency | West Bromwich |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80511000 - Staff training services

## Release History

- 1 Aug 2019 at 14:37 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1cfa5e71-7739-41d9-8d58-2572da4e6af5
- 28 May 2019 at 07:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1cfa5e71-7739-41d9-8d58-2572da4e6af5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1cfa5e71-7739-41d9-8d58-2572da4e6af5
  1st August 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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