Multi-Supplier Framework Agreement for the Supply of Microsoft Solution Renewals and Associated Services

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This framework agreement offers a number of Microsoft licenses, including:

• Enterprise Agreement (EA)
• Enterprise Agreement Subscription (EAS)
• Server Cloud Enrolment (SCE)
• Cloud Solutions Provider (CSP) Agreement
• Microsoft Products and Services Agreement (MPSA)
• Open Agreement, Open Value/ Open Value Subscription Agreement
• Select Plus Agreement
• Enrolment for Education Solutions (EES)
• Agreement and Open Value Subscription Agreement for Education Solutions (OVS-ES)

For a more detailed overview, please see the User Guide which is available on the Buyer Zone.

The EPA GPP Criteria for ICT Products and Services do not specifically encompass criteria related to software licensing or professional services.

Nevertheless, the services encompassed by this Framework inherently possess environmentally friendly attributes i.e. it relates to software renewal services that are largely accessed on line and delivered remotely and as such software subscription and licensing services inherently align with green

principles.

All eligible public sector clients. A comprehensive list of who can use this framework is available in the User Guide.

Valid from: Thu 14 Sep 2023

Expiry: Sat 13 Sep 2025

Contract extensions may be available for this arrangement; please check the Buyer Zone or contact support@ogp.gov.ie for further information. Specifically, if you are concerned that the expiry date will have an impact on your requirements.

You can access the services available through this framework agreement via direct drawdown or mini-competition, depending on your needs. Where Direct Drawdown is available you must copy the Notification to Activate Goods/Services Form (NAGF or NASF) onto your own headed paper and complete accordingly.

Once you have completed this, it must be sent to the Contractor.

The Contractor will counter sign and return it to you. The Contractor will then contact you to determine requirements.

For mini competitions the process Steps:

1. Verify the value of the requirement and select appropriate Framework Lot.

2. Define requirements and specifications. Identify the Evaluation Award Criteria. Complete the SRFT Documentation

3. Return completed SRFT Documentation to the OGP.

4. Provide responses to any clarification queries received.

5. Conduct an evaluation process. Complete evaluation report. Approve and issue outcome letters.

6. Conclude contract with successful tenderer. Provide Contract Award Notice for publication

For more information, please see the User Guide which is available on the Buyer Zone.

To access the full details of this framework agreement, log onto the Buyer Zone website and search for ‘Microsoft licensing’ or contact the OGP's Support Helpdesk team.

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