Provision of Microsoft Licensing and Related Services for Local Government Councils and Eligible Entities in South Australia

Closes in 28 daysSubmission deadline: 13 November 2026, 02:00 PM Australia/Adelaide

About this tender

Overview LGA Procurement (LGAP) is conducting this Request for Tender (RFT) on behalf of participating Customers to establish a Panel of suitably qualified suppliers to provide Microsoft licensing and related services across South Australia. About South Australia comprises 17 metropolitan councils and 51 regional councils, alongside several other eligible entities authorised to access this Agreement. A list of Eligible Customers is provided in Schedule C, All Eligible Customers (in South Australia). Scope Provision of Microsoft licensing and related services to participating Customers across South Australia Instructions to Tenderers In undertaking this function, LGAP ensures that Customers continue to meet their obligations under the Local Government Act 1999 (SA). Under this framework, Customers: Determine their own procurement requirements and specific scopes of work Maintain full responsibility for the probity, governance, and integrity of their individual procurement processes Retain complete discretion to accept or reject recommendations arising from procurement activities Participation in this Panel does not obligate Customers to procure services from appointed suppliers. Each Customer retains full discretion regarding whether to utilise the Panel and may choose to procure all, part, or none of the services described in the specifications. Enquiries Contact: John Kelly Office: +61 (08) 8224 2015

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