Software brokerage service

Summary

The tender concerns software brokerage services for Gemeente Meppel, including mediation of Microsoft Azure usage and cost management, supply of Microsoft licences including 600 Microsoft 365 E5 licences, supply of other standard software, and related advisory services. The bidder must act as a direct Microsoft partner and support software selection, contracting, licence administration, invoicing, usage optimisation and transfer arrangements throughout the contract. The framework agreement has an initial term of 4 years from 1 December 2026 and may be extended up to four times for one year each. Tenders must be submitted by 19 October 2026 at 10:00. The award criteria are price at 40% and quality at 60%; a plan of approach is required for the quality assessment. The price form requires a markup of 3–7% and an hourly rate for other consultancy between EUR 90 and EUR 140.