Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium (SUPC)
Reading Enterprise Centre, The University of Reading, Whiteknights Road, Earley Gate
Reading
RG6 6BU
Contact
Mark Lewis
Telephone
+44 1189357081
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
111357
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/86623
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=90594&B=SUPC
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=90594&B=SUPC
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Education
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Software License Resellers Agreement (SLRA)
Reference number
ITS4052SU
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short 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
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £990,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Software License Resellers Agreement (SLRA) (1)
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 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
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £400,000,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
SUPC will award this Framework Agreement on the basis of 24 months, with option to extend for 2 periods of 12 months
two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged number of candidates: 12
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
SUPC will award this Framework Agreement on the basis of 24 months, with option to extend for 2 periods of 12 months
two.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues
Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue
two.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
projects funded by EU in research institutions in the UK
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Adobe ETLA
Lot No
2a
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 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
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Sub-Lot 2a relates to Adobe software products aligned with ETLA agreements, including site licences, multi-site licences, and unlimited licences.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £100,000,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
SUPC will award this Framework Agreement on the basis of 24 months, with option to extend for 2 periods of 12 months.
two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged number of candidates: 10
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
SUPC will award this Framework Agreement on the basis of 24 months, with option to extend for 2 periods of 12 months.
two.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues
Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue
two.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
Various projects funded by EU in research institutions in the UK
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Adobe VIP/CLP
Lot No
2b
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 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
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Sub-Lot 2b encompasses Adobe CLP Agreements (perpetual licences and optional upgrade protection), VIP Agreements (named user/device subscription licences), and other Adobe products.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £50,000,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
SUPC will award this Framework Agreement on the basis of 24 months, with option to extend for 2 periods of 12 months.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
SUPC will award this Framework Agreement on the basis of 24 months, with option to extend for 2 periods of 12 months.
two.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
Various projects funded by EU in research institutions in the UK
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
VMWare
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 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
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot includes VMware software, licences, support, maintenance, renewals, and related services, including VMware-specific consultancy.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £40,000,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
SUPC will award this Framework Agreement on the basis of 24 months, with option to extend for 2 periods of 12 months.
two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged number of candidates: 10
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
SUPC will award this Framework Agreement on the basis of 24 months, with option to extend for 2 periods of 12 months.
two.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues
Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue
two.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
Various projects funded by EU in research institutions in the UK
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Commercial Off The Shelf software (COTS)
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 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
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot involves the sourcing and provision of various software solutions, licenses, and related services, including comprehensive support and license renewals.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £300,000,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
SUPC will award this Framework Agreement on the basis of 24 months, with option to extend for 2 periods of 12 months.
two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged number of candidates: 12
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
SUPC will award this Framework Agreement on the basis of 24 months, with option to extend for 2 periods of 12 months.
two.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues
Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue
two.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
Various projects funded by EU in research institutions in the UK
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Software Asset Management
Lot No
5a
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 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
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Software Asset Management (SAM) to include tracking and managing software licenses to ensure compliance and optimise costs
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £50,000,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
SUPC will award this Framework Agreement on the basis of 24 months, with option to extend for 2 periods of 12 months.
two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged number of candidates: 12
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
SUPC will award this Framework Agreement on the basis of 24 months, with option to extend for 2 periods of 12 months.
two.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues
Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue
two.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
Various projects funded by EU in research institutions in the UK
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Cloud Readiness Assessments
Lot No
5b
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 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
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Cloud Readiness Assessments and other related Services to include the evaluations of an organisation’s readiness to transition to cloud infrastructure
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £50,000,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
SUPC will award this Framework Agreement on the basis of 24 months, with option to extend for 2 periods of 12 months.
two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged number of candidates: 12
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
SUPC will award this Framework Agreement on the basis of 24 months, with option to extend for 2 periods of 12 months.
two.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues
Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue
two.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
Various projects funded by EU in research institutions in the UK
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Cyber Security Assessment Services
Lot No
5c
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 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
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £50,000,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
SUPC will award this Framework Agreement on the basis of 24 months, with option to extend for 2 periods of 12 months.
two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged number of candidates: 12
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
SUPC will award this Framework Agreement on the basis of 24 months, with option to extend for 2 periods of 12 months.
two.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues
Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue
two.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
Various projects funded by EU in research institutions in the UK
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Restricted procedure
four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
Framework agreement with several operators
Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement: 62
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
24 March 2025
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.3) Estimated date of dispatch of invitations to tender or to participate to selected candidates
5 May 2025
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Tender must be valid until: 20 February 2026
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
six.3) Additional information
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
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium
Reading Enterprise Centre, The University of Reading, Earley Gate, Whiteknights Road, P O Box 217, Whiteknights
Reading
RG6 6BU
Telephone
+44 1183784304
Country
United Kingdom