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title: "Microsoft MPSA - SQL Server Ent SA"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e6148ae4-8d79-4c67-ac85-9e953984ed94"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION"
published: "2021-10-06"
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# Microsoft MPSA - SQL Server Ent SA

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e6148ae4-8d79-4c67-ac85-9e953984ed94

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## Summary

The procurement process involved the Department for Education, which conducted a tender for the "Microsoft MPSA - SQL Server Ent SA" aimed at the software package and information systems industry. The total contract value amounted to £39,352.72, and the procurement was executed through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract commenced on 31st August 2020 and concluded on 31st May 2023, with the tender period closing on 31st July 2020. The contract covers various delivery addresses including the United Kingdom and its overseas territories.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in software and IT services, especially those offering Microsoft solutions or similar products. Given that small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, firms with expertise in software licensing, deployment, and support services could find this contract appealing. With the Department for Education as the buyer, companies that can provide efficient service delivery and compliance with educational sector standards may particularly thrive in this competitive environment.

## Notice

Provision of Microsoft MPSA licenses.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/219f7810-06ff-4577-b76f-3320dec67c50 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jul 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Aug 2020 |
| Contract period | 30 Aug 2020 - 31 May 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £39,352 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £39,352 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S1 2FJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 6 Oct 2021 at 10:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/219f7810-06ff-4577-b76f-3320dec67c50

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/219f7810-06ff-4577-b76f-3320dec67c50
  6th October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9536de44-f196-4ddf-bed9-119ce40cf617
  n/a

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