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title: "Microsoft Licensing"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e61b5827-dfd2-4ff4-a9f6-42e5f198d0ae"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HIGHWAYS ENGLAND COMPANY LIMITED"
published: "2019-10-31"
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# Microsoft Licensing

Buyer: HIGHWAYS ENGLAND COMPANY LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e61b5827-dfd2-4ff4-a9f6-42e5f198d0ae

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## Summary

The recent procurement process was carried out by Highways England Company Limited for a contract titled "Microsoft Licensing" within the IT services sector, specifically focused on consulting, software development, Internet, and support. This process was completed with a total contract value of £4,900,000, using a limited procurement method characterised by a negotiated procedure without prior publication. The contract period commenced on 1st July 2019 and extends through to 1st July 2020. The procurement was officially awarded on 30th June 2019, with the final date for tender submission set on 31st May 2019.

This contract presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses involved in IT services, particularly those that specialise in software development and IT consultancy. Firms equipped to compete would include larger IT services providers as well as small and medium enterprises (SMEs) focusing on bespoke software solutions or technological support services. Given the procurement method employed, businesses with a strong track record in similar projects and existing relationships with public sector organisations may find themselves well-positioned to benefit from future procurement opportunities in this domain.

## Notice

Microsoft Licensing

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f32b5ca5-ddeb-4efd-accc-3ead759fadf6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Oct 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 31 May 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jun 2019 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2019 - 1 Jul 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,900,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,900,000 |
| 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 | HIGHWAYS ENGLAND COMPANY LIMITED |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B1 1RN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Ladywood |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BYTES SOFTWARE SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 31 Oct 2019 at 08:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f32b5ca5-ddeb-4efd-accc-3ead759fadf6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f32b5ca5-ddeb-4efd-accc-3ead759fadf6
  31st October 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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