II.1)
Scope of the procurement
Software License Resellers Agreement (SLRA) 2020
Reference number:
ITS4042 SU
48000000
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Software package and information systems
Supplies
II.1.4)
Short description
This tender is for the provision of software licensing and services for Windows, Microsoft, Adobe, VMWare and other miscellaneous or commercial off the shelf software sold via resellers. This framework also accommodates deals that may be in place directly with original software vendors (OSV). Successful resellers will be expected to provide added value services.
The Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium (SUPC) awards and manages framework agreements for higher education and is acting as lead organisation on behalf of its members and also for members of the London Universities Purchasing Consortium (LUPC), North Eastern Universities Purchasing Consortium(NEUPC), North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium (NWUPC), the Higher Education Purchasing Consortium Wales (HEPCW), Advanced Procurement for universities and Colleges Limited (APUC) and Crescent Purchasing Consortium (CPC). A full list of the participating Consortia members is available on the Consortia websites.
II.1.5)
Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: 250000000.00
GBP
II.1.6)
Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
yes
Tenders may be submitted for
all lots
Microsoft Software and Associated Services
Lot No:
1
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
48100000
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Industry specific software package
48170000
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Compliance software package
48190000
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Educational software package
48200000
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Networking, Internet and intranet software package
48210000
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Networking software package
48220000
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Internet and intranet software package
48330000
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Scheduling and productivity software package
48500000
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Communication and multimedia software package
48600000
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Database and operating software package
48900000
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Miscellaneous software package and computer systems
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
Lot 1 is for the supply of all Microsoft software, licenses, support, maintenance, renewals and any associated services including consultancy that is limited to Microsoft products.
This includes access to special pricing and terms and conditions, negotiated on behalf of the HE/FE Sector, directly with the OSV by JISC i.e., Chest Agreements including but not limited to EES, Academic Select Plus and Academic CSP Agreements.
Software-as-a-service (SAAS) options and their associated consumption based models are also included.
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7)
Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months:
48
This contract is subject to renewal:
no
II.2.10)
Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
no
II.2.11)
Information about options
Options:
no
II.2.13)
Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
yes
Identification of the project:
It is anticipated that some of the future call off contracts will be funded from external streams including the European Union (EU) funding and others. All funding accessed will be fully ERDF compliant in relation to Education Framework and funding conditions.
Adobe Software and Associated Services
Lot No:
2
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
48100000
-
Industry specific software package
48310000
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Document creation software package
48312000
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Electronic publishing software package
48316000
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Presentation software package
48320000
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Drawing and imaging software package
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
Sub-lot 2A - Adobe software specific to ETLA agreements (site licences, multi-site or unlimited) inclusive of maintenance, renewals and associated services including consultancy specific to Adobe. This includes access to special pricing and terms and conditions, negotiated on behalf of the HE/FE Sector, directly with Adobe by JISC i.e., Chest Agreements. It is envisaged that a maximum of 6 suppliers will be awarded to this sub lot.
Sub-lot 2B - Adobe CLP Agreements (perpetual licenses and optional upgrade protection) and VIP Agreements (named user/device subscription licenses) and other Adobe products, where special pricing and terms and conditions have been negotiated on behalf of the HE/FE Sector, directly with Adobe by JISC i.e., Chest Agreements. It is envisaged that a maximum of 6 suppliers will be awarded to this sub lot.
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7)
Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months:
48
This contract is subject to renewal:
no
II.2.10)
Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
no
II.2.11)
Information about options
Options:
no
II.2.13)
Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
yes
Identification of the project:
It is anticipated that some of the future call off contracts will be part funded from external streams including the European Union (EU) funding (ERDF/ESF) and others. All funding accessed will be fully ERDF compliant in relation to Education Framework and funding conditions.
VMWare Software and Associated Services
Lot No:
3
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
48000000
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Software package and information systems
48210000
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Networking software package
48219000
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Miscellaneous networking software package
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
VMware software, licenses, support, maintenance, renewals and associated services including consultancy, which is limited to the products available via this lot. This includes access to special pricing and terms and conditions, negotiated on behalf of the HE/FE Sector, directly with VMWare by JISC i.e., Chest Agreements (where applicable).
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7)
Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months:
48
This contract is subject to renewal:
no
II.2.10)
Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
no
II.2.11)
Information about options
Options:
no
II.2.13)
Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
yes
Identification of the project:
It is anticipated that some of the future call off contracts will be part funded from external streams including the European Union (EU) funding (ERDF/ESF) and others. All funding accessed will be fully ERDF compliant in relation to Education Framework and funding conditions.
Other Miscellaneous software and Associated Services
Lot No:
4
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
48000000
-
Software package and information systems
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
Miscellaneous software and licenses including support and associated services, maintenance and renewals. Commercial off the shelf software and licenses including support, maintenance and renewals. To include consumption based models via Software-as-a-Service (SAAS) options. This includes access to special pricing and terms and conditions, negotiated on behalf of the HE/FE Sector, directly with OSVs by JISC i.e., Chest Agreements (where applicable).
Where software vendors are prepared to supply via a reseller, there is the additional flexibility for Jisc (a member of LUPC) to run a mini-competition on behalf of members for each new/renewed Chest Software Agreement via Lot 4. Under this model, Jisc would act as the conduit for member institutions to place their order with Jisc which will then place back-to-back or consolidated orders [under their own pre-procured Chest Software Agreement] with the reseller for onward transmission to the vendor.
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7)
Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months:
48
This contract is subject to renewal:
no
II.2.10)
Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
no
II.2.11)
Information about options
Options:
no
II.2.13)
Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
yes
Identification of the project:
It is anticipated that some of the future call off contracts will be part funded from external streams including the European Union (EU) funding (ERDF/ESF) and others. All funding accessed will be fully ERDF compliant in elation to Education Framework and funding conditions.
Software Services
Lot No:
5
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
48218000
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License management software package
72200000
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Software programming and consultancy services
72210000
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Programming services of packaged software products
72220000
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Systems and technical consultancy services
72230000
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Custom software development services
72254000
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Software testing
72260000
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Software-related services
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
Software services including cloud optimisation services, cloud readiness services, software asset management, training and any professional services related to the products sold via the other lots on this framework. Includes consultancy, which is limited to the products provided under the scope of this agreement. A marketing premium of 1% will be applicable to this lot.
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7)
Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months:
48
This contract is subject to renewal:
no
II.2.10)
Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
no
II.2.11)
Information about options
Options:
no
II.2.13)
Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
yes
Identification of the project:
It is anticipated that some of the future call off contracts will be part funded from external streams including the European Union (EU) funding (ERDF/ESF) and others. All funding accessed will be fully ERDF compliant in relation to Education Framework and funding conditions.