Software package and information systems

Tender description

This tender is for the provision of software license reseller services to cover (Windows, Adobe, VMWare and other) software sold via resellers but to also accommodate framework detals that may be in place directly with manufacturers. Institutions purchase much of their software from resellers and it is expected that Framework resellers would provide added value services. SUPC awards and manages frameworks for higher education sector and is acting as lead organisation on behalf of its members and also members of NEUPC, NWUPC, LUPC, APUC, HEPCW and CPC. All agreements from this tender will be made available to and apply to all current and future members of the participating consortia. They should also apply to any member of any other higher education (HE) or further education (FE) purchasing consortium or any other higher education institution in the United Kingdom providing that they formally commit to participate in and support this framework. Microsoft Software and licence procurement and support inclusive of maintenance and renewal. Associated services including consultancy which is limited to the products available by this lot. This lot has been split into 2 sub lots as follows: Sub-Lot 2A — Adobe software specific to ETLA agreements (site license, multi-site licenses or unlimited) inclusive of maintenance and renewal and associated services including consultancy specific to this agreement. Sub-Lot 2B — Adobe software and licence procurement and support inclusive of maintenance and renewal. Adobe CLP Agreements (perpetual licenses and optional upgrade protection) and VIP agreements (named user/device subscription licenses) and other adobe products. Special pricing may be in place with the manufacturer. VMWare software and licence procurement and support inclusive of maintenance and renewal. Associated services including consultancy which is limited to the products supplied under this lot. Miscellaneous software and licence procurement and associated services and support including maintenance and renewal. This includes but is not limited to IT security software and support. Software services, including but not limited to, Software Asset Management software procurement and associated services, software auditing services and professional services including consultancy which is limited to the products provided under the scope of agreement.