---
title: "Microsoft Software Licensing"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-030355"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF ULSTER"
published: "2021-12-18"
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# Microsoft Software Licensing

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ULSTER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-030355

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## Summary

The University of Ulster has awarded a contract for Microsoft Software Licensing, classified under the industry category of software package and information systems. This procurement process was conducted as an open procedure, and the contract is valued at approximately £800,000 per annum over a five-year period, commencing on 1 December 2021. Although the contract is currently active, the University reserves the right to modify it due to unforeseen circumstances. The award criteria focused on quality and cost, with price representing 50% of the evaluation.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software licensing, particularly those that provide Microsoft products and services. Companies that excel in customer service, technical support, and responsible procurement practices would be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts. With the anticipated spend and the potential for future modifications depending on demand, engaging with this sector could facilitate growth and expansion in the tech market.

## Notice

Microsoft Software Licensing

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Microsoft Software Licensing and support inclusive of maintenance and renewal to meet the following needs: - Support existing purchases and allow for the upgrading of existing Microsoft licenses, - To procure new licenses, - Technical support. This call-off contract for the renewal of Microsoft Software Licensing was awarded as a direct award as provided under the Southern Universities Procurement Consortium (SUPC) framework Software License Resellers Agreement (Ref 2016/05). This is an award to the first ranked supplier via a desktop exercise with the adjusted weightings as shown below under Lot 1 - Microsoft & Associated Services. Additional information: The estimated total value stated above in Section II.1.7 is for a five year period commencing on 1 December 2021.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031710-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Nov 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 | £4,048,135 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF ULSTER |
| Locality | COLERAINE |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT52 1SA |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN0C Causeway Coast and Glens |
| Local authority | Causeway Coast and Glens |
| Electoral ward | University |
| Westminster constituency | East Londonderry |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PHOENIX SOFTWARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 48218000 - License management software package

## Release History

- 18 Dec 2021 at 22:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031710-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ulster.ac.uk
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:078650-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML

## Provenance

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