---
title: "Microsoft Volume Licensing"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03e231"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MERSEYTRAVEL"
published: "2023-09-29"
---

# Microsoft Volume Licensing

Buyer: MERSEYTRAVEL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03e231

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## Summary

Merseytravel, a public transport body governed by public law based in Liverpool, has completed the procurement process for the "Microsoft Volume Licensing" service contract. The contract falls under the IT services category and involves putting in place new licensing agreements. The contract duration is initially set for three years, with the possibility of up to a further three-year extension. The total value of the contract may reach £4 million. Trustmarque Solutions Limited has been awarded the contract.

This tender by Merseytravel offers opportunities for businesses, particularly those in IT services like consulting, software development, and Internet support. Companies that are Microsoft Partners with Software Asset Management accreditation would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The open procurement method allows for fair competition, and the contract's extended potential duration presents a long-term business opportunity for the successful supplier.

## Notice

Merseytravel requires a service provider to support us to put in place appropriate new licensing agreements to follow on immediately from the existing agreements. Contract for a term of three years with the option to extend for up to a further three years.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Merseytravel requires a service provider to support us to put in place appropriate new licensing agreements to follow on immediately from the existing agreements. Contract for a term of three years with the option to extend for up to a further three years. Further details can be found in the procurement documents. Additional information: Supplier must be a Microsoft Partner with Software Asset Management accreditation. Contract awarded for a 3 year period with the option to extend for an additional 3 years. Over the maximum 6 year period we may spend up to PS4M.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028738-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Aug 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Aug 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Licences last 3 years so will be advertising again in 2.5 years or 5.5 if optional extension granted. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,000,000 |
| 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

- 29 Sep 2023 at 09:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028738-2023
- 14 Jul 2023 at 14:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020353-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.merseytravel.gov.uk/
- http://www.the-chest.org.uk

## Provenance

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