--- title: "Provision of Microsoft licenses and associated support services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04792d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04792d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04792d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04792d.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DOVER HARBOUR BOARD" published: "2024-07-29" --- # Provision of Microsoft licenses and associated support services Buyer: DOVER HARBOUR BOARD Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04792d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04792d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04792d.json) ## Summary The Dover Harbour Board has issued a call for tender for the "Provision of Microsoft licences and associated support services." This procurement, currently in the tender stage, focuses on software packages and information systems under CPV code 48000000. The procurement covers both cloud and on-premises services and products for under 500 seats, and the selected supplier will be responsible for providing Microsoft Product and Services Agreement (MPSA) Software Assurance (SA) for on-premises products and Cloud Services Provider (CSP) for Microsoft cloud services such as Microsoft 365 and Azure. The deadline for tender submissions is 2 August 2024, and the contract is intended to span three years with an optional extension of up to two additional years. The service is to be delivered at the Port of Dover, located in region UKJ44. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in Microsoft reselling and cloud subscription services. Companies with a proven track record as Microsoft resellers and partners can leverage this contract to provide cost-effective licensing solutions, enhance security, improve compliance, and boost productivity for the Port of Dover. This opportunity is best suited for firms with extensive experience in managing and optimising Microsoft licences and cloud services. Interested suppliers are encouraged to submit electronic submissions and to contact the Dover Harbour Board for further details on participating in this competitive procurement process. ## Notice The Port of Dover is looking for a Microsoft reseller to provision Microsoft licensing and cloud subscription services for the next three years. Arrangements comprise both cloud and on-premises services and products and is under 500 seats. The Port of Dover will be looking for pricing on:. - Microsoft Product and Services Agreement (MPSA) Software Assurance (SA) for on- premises products. - Cloud Services Provider (CSP) for Microsoft cloud services (Microsoft 365 and Azure), with options for the most cost-effective approach to subscription optimisation and management. The selected supplier shall have a track record as a Microsoft reseller and partner, being able to leverage the most cost effective and beneficial license solution for the Port of Dover. The selected supplier should also be able to advise on maximising the benefit of various license options to improve compliance, productivity and security. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Port of Dover is looking for a Microsoft reseller to provision Microsoft licensing and cloud subscription services for the next three years. Arrangements comprise both cloud and on-premises services and products and is under 500 seats. The Port of Dover will be looking for pricing on:. - Microsoft Product and Services Agreement (MPSA) Software Assurance (SA) for on- premises products. - Cloud Services Provider (CSP) for Microsoft cloud services (Microsoft 365 and Azure), with options for the most cost-effective approach to subscription optimisation and management. The selected supplier shall have a track record as a Microsoft reseller and partner, being able to leverage the most cost effective and beneficial license solution for the Port of Dover. The selected supplier should also be able to advise on maximising the benefit of various license options to improve compliance, productivity and security. Options: Option to extend the service provision by 12 months and a further 12 months ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023515-2024 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Jul 2024 | | Submission deadline | 2 Aug 2024 | | Future notice date | 21 Jul 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | 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 | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DOVER HARBOUR BOARD | | Locality | DOVER | | Post town | Canterbury | | Postcode | CT17 9BU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent | | ITL 3 | TLJ44 East Kent | | Local authority | Dover | | Electoral ward | Town & Castle | | Westminster constituency | Dover and Deal | | Delivery location | TLJ44 East Kent | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems ### Codes - 48000000 - Software package and information systems ## Release History - 29 Jul 2024 at 08:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023515-2024 - 2 Jul 2024 at 14:04 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020137-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portofdover/aspx/Home - https://www.portofdover.com - https://www.portofdover.com/corporate/suppliers-prospective-suppliers/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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