Cheshire East Borough Council · Awarded contract

Awarded

Renewal of Microsoft Enterprise Subscription Agreements for Cheshire East and Cheshire West Councils

Awarded 30 Apr 2018

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Awarded30 Apr 2018

Value£2,907,026.00

SupplierInsight Direct (UK) Limited

AgencyCheshire East Borough Council

RegionNorth West

CategoryIT & Software

Ended 5y 6mo ago3y term

Awarded 30 Apr 2018Expired 29 Apr 2021

About

Cheshire East Borough Council awarded a contract to Insight Direct (UK) Limited for the renewal of Microsoft Enterprise Subscription Agreements (ESAs) for desktop licences on behalf of Cheshire East Council and Cheshire West and Chester Council.

The contract covers two separate ESAs, one for each council, for a three-year term from 1 May 2018 to 1 May 2021, procured via the Cloud Transformation Agreement between Microsoft and the Government Procurement Service.

The price is fixed for three years, with usage adjustable on each anniversary.

The contract value is £2,907,026.

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