---
title: "Large Account Reseller (LAR) for Microsoft Licensing"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02a04e"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TRANSLINK"
published: "2021-03-29"
---

# Large Account Reseller (LAR) for Microsoft Licensing

Buyer: TRANSLINK  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02a04e

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## Summary

The procurement process is initiated by Translink, the contracting authority based in Belfast, UK, seeking a supplier for the "Large Account Reseller (LAR) for Microsoft Licensing" project within the IT services industry. The procurement, which involves the management of Microsoft Licensing Purchases under two agreements, is classified as an open procedure and is currently in the Award stage, with the contract signed on 29 March 2021. The anticipated start date for the service was 1 March 2021, with options included for extending the contract for up to three additional years.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those focused on software development and consulting. Companies well-suited to compete include large account resellers with expertise in Microsoft licensing, as well as those offering value-added services in IT procurement. As Translink has indicated the potential for part-award and flexibility in contracting strategies, this broadens the scope for entrants who may provide competitive pricing and technical quality, enhancing their prospects for winning contracts.

## Notice

The following is provided in good faith and is intended only as a preliminary background explanation to Translink's requirement, it does not purport to be all inclusive. Translink is seeking to appoint a Large Account Reseller (LAR) supplier to manage Microsoft Licensing Purchases for two agreements: * Server and Cloud Enrolment (SCE) * Enterprise Subscription Agreement. An appropriate advice service to ensure value for money will also be required. The anticipated start date is 1 March 2021 however dates may be subject to change. Translink reserves the right to accept part of any Tender from one or any number of Tenderers and may change the contracting strategy at any time.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The following is provided in good faith and is intended only as a preliminary background explanation to Translink's requirement, it does not purport to be all inclusive. Translink is seeking to appoint a Large Account Reseller (LAR) supplier to manage Microsoft Licensing Purchases for two agreements: * Server and Cloud Enrolment (SCE) * Enterprise Subscription Agreement. An appropriate advice service to ensure value for money will also be required. The anticipated start date is 1 March 2021 however dates may be subject to change. Translink reserves the right to accept part of any Tender from one or any number of Tenderers and may change the contracting strategy at any time.

Options: Options included to extend the contract. Translink may offer 3 additional extension options (at the end of the initial 3 year term), each option will be for a period of one year.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006365-2021 |
| 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 | 29 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TRANSLINK |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT2 7LX |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast South and Mid Down |
| Delivery location | TLN0 Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 29 Mar 2021 at 13:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006365-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:638173-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML

## Provenance

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