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title: "University of Southampton - Further Competition for the Provision of a Microsoft Licenses Partner"
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# University of Southampton - Further Competition for the Provision of a Microsoft Licenses Partner

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f6bfa66d-5465-411d-814b-5f6c9716fb1a

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## Summary

The University of Southampton is conducting a further competition for the provision of Microsoft licenses under the SUPC - Software License Resellers Agreement, classified within the software package and information systems industry category. The tender process is complete, with the contract awarded on 14 April 2021. The contract, valued at £3.5 million, will be in effect from 1 May 2021 to 30 April 2024, and the delivery address is located in Southampton, England. The procurement method employed was selective, specifically through a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software licensing and IT services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies that are well-versed in Microsoft products and have experience managing software licenses would be especially well-suited to compete for similar contracts, allowing them to expand their client base and enhance their service offerings within the education sector.

## Notice

The University of Southampton is seeking a Microsoft License Partner to manage and supply all of its Microsoft licenses throughout the Contract Term. Additional information: Further Competition under the SUPC - Software License Resellers Agreement (SLRA) [Lot 1 - Microsoft and Associated Services]

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1f03552-e198-46f9-bc2d-93e50e5e45df |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Apr 2021 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2021 - 30 Apr 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,500,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO17 1BJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Portswood |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Test |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PUGH COMPUTERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 10 May 2021 at 07:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1f03552-e198-46f9-bc2d-93e50e5e45df

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1f03552-e198-46f9-bc2d-93e50e5e45df
  10th May 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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