Software License Resellers Agreement (SLRA)

A Tender Notice
by SOUTHERN UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM (SUPC)

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Framework (Goods)
Duration
23.5 month
Value
£1B-£990M
Sector
TECHNOLOGY
Published
20 Feb 2025
Delivery
To 14 Mar 2027 (est.)
Deadline
24 Mar 2025 12:00

Concepts

Location

United Kingdom:

Geochart for 1 buyers and 0 suppliers

1 buyer

Description

This Framework provides individual software licences for Microsoft, Adobe, VMware, other Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) software products and associated Software Services. The Framework Agreement aims to ensure access to competitively priced software solutions and related services tailored to the unique needs of the Higher Education (HE) and Further Education (FE) sectors, whilst making provision for non-HE and FE Members of SUPC and Participating Consortia

Lot Division

1 Software License Resellers Agreement (SLRA) (1)
  • Value: £400M

This lot involves the provision of all Microsoft software, licences, support, maintenance, renewals, and any related services, including consultancy specific to Microsoft products to Members
3 VMWare
  • Value: £40M

This lot includes VMware software, licences, support, maintenance, renewals, and related services, including VMware-specific consultancy.
4 Commercial Off The Shelf software (COTS)
  • Value: £300M

This lot involves the sourcing and provision of various software solutions, licenses, and related services, including comprehensive support and license renewals.
4 Adobe ETLA
  • Value: £100M

Sub-Lot 2a relates to Adobe software products aligned with ETLA agreements, including site licences, multi-site licences, and unlimited licences.
5 Adobe VIP/CLP
  • Value: £50M

Sub-Lot 2b encompasses Adobe CLP Agreements (perpetual licences and optional upgrade protection), VIP Agreements (named user/device subscription licences), and other Adobe products.
6 Software Asset Management
  • Value: £50M

Software Asset Management (SAM) to include tracking and managing software licenses to ensure compliance and optimise costs
7 Cloud Readiness Assessments
  • Value: £50M

Cloud Readiness Assessments and other related Services to include the evaluations of an organisation’s readiness to transition to cloud infrastructure
8 Cyber Security Assessment Services
  • Value: £50M

Cyber Security Assessment Services that provides in-depth evaluations of the member’s security provisions, ensuring that they provide effective protection against cyber threats and compliant with industry regulations. This sub-lot encompasses a range of critical security services designed to strengthen both on-premise and cloud-based environments

CPV Codes

  • 48000000 - Software package and information systems
  • 48100000 - Industry specific software package
  • 48200000 - Networking, Internet and intranet software package
  • 48300000 - Document creation, drawing, imaging, scheduling and productivity software package
  • 48400000 - Business transaction and personal business software package
  • 48500000 - Communication and multimedia software package
  • 48600000 - Database and operating software package
  • 48700000 - Software package utilities
  • 48800000 - Information systems and servers
  • 48900000 - Miscellaneous software package and computer systems

Indicators

  • This is a one-off contract (no recurrence)
  • Options are available.
  • Renewals are available.

Other Information

** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** The following CPV Codes may also be applicable 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support 72260000 - Software-related services 72261000 - Software support services 72262000 - Software development services 72263000 - Software implementation services 72264000 - Software reproduction services 72265000 - Software configuration services 72266000 - Software consultancy services 72267000 - Software maintenance and repair services 72268000 - Software supply services

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