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Published 2 Jul 2024, 15:04 BST

Official UK procurement notice

Provision of Microsoft licenses and associated support services

Official notice

Authority: Dover Harbour Board (Public body)·Consortium: 2 public authorities

GoodsNegotiated procedure with prior call for competition
Budget not disclosedValue not published
Submissions closed 2 Aug 2024
Next notice expected 22 Jul 2024

What is being bought

Published requirement description

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.

CPV: Software package and information systems

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · no lot value published
Lot #1
Delivery: South East · Port of Dover
Extensions: Option to extend the service provision by 12 months and a further 12 monthsVariant bids: allowed

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
Legal basis
CELEX · 32014L0025 Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016 (Directive 2014/25/EU)
Procurement category
Goods
Notice status
Closed
Procurement threshold
Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Stand-alone contract (no framework)
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Unspecified in notice
Recurring procurement
Yes
First published
2 Jul 2024, 15:04 BST
Last source update
29 Jul 2024, 09:31 BST
FTS notice number
2024/S 000-023515
Classification (CPV)
Software package and information systems
Delivery area
South East (UKJ44)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-04792d Find a Tender

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: In-tend · Who buys & how to bid on In-tend
Supplier login requiredLanguage: EN
Access & registration note: Free · one account per buying organisation's portal · reCAPTCHA on signup
Submission deadline
2 Aug 2024
Submission channel
{"electronicSubmission"}
Accepted languages
en
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Timeline

22 Jul 2024 → 2 Aug 2024 · 3 dates
  1. Next notice expected
    22 Jul 2024, 00:00 BST
  2. Notice published
    29 Jul 2024, 09:31 BST
  3. Submission deadline
    2 Aug 2024

Notice history

4 events · 2 releases on Find a Tender · since 29 Jul 2024
  1. Status changed to active
    29 Jul 2024, 09:31 BST
  2. Procurement method changed
    29 Jul 2024, 09:31 BST
  3. Deadline moved to 2 Aug 2024
    29 Jul 2024, 09:31 BST
    +13 days · was 20 Jul 2024
  4. Buyer details updated
    29 Jul 2024, 09:31 BST

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

2 public bodies on the notice

Dover Harbour Board

Contracting authorityPublic bodyPort-related activities Harbour House, Marine Parade, DOVER, South East, CT17 9BUContact email

Dispute resolution & review bodies

  • High Court of England and WalesReview body London

Official documents & specifications

Official links; attachments are not copied

No document links were published on the notice.