---
title: "Microsoft Licences"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02b12a"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MERSEYTRAVEL"
published: "2021-05-14"
---

# Microsoft Licences

Buyer: MERSEYTRAVEL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02b12a

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Merseytravel, a public transport authority based in Liverpool, which is looking to contract for Microsoft licences and associated services under a limited tender procedure. This process is in the completion stage and aims to address the urgent need for new agreements due to the coronavirus pandemic. The contract was awarded to Trustmarque Solutions Limited, with the award being active as of 30 September 2020. The related procurement method was enacted under extreme urgency, with a notable contract value ranging between £1,350,000 and £1,650,000. The main classification for this procurement falls under IT services for consulting, software development, and Internet support, within the UKD7 region.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in IT services and software solutions to expand their market presence, particularly those that can provide Microsoft licensing and support. Companies with experience in rapid deployment and business continuity strategies may find themselves well-suited to compete effectively in such urgent procurements. Given the size of the contract, medium to large enterprises with established relationships and expertise in similar services are encouraged to engage in future tenders of this nature.

## Notice

Contracts for the provision of Microsoft licenses and associated services.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Contracts for the provision of Microsoft licenses and associated services.

### Procurement Information

Due to the coronavirus pandemic and the focus on business continuity, it was not possible to progress with the procurement exercise in sufficient time to meet Microsoft's deadline of the end of August for the new agreements to be signed. Microsoft's standard agreement term is three years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010681-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Sep 2020 |
| 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 | MERSEYTRAVEL |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 1BP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | Waterfront South |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | TLD7 Merseyside |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TRUSTMARQUE SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 14 May 2021 at 12:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010681-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.merseytravel.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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