Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) for Microsoft Licenced Products

⁠⁠⁠Council is seeking tenders from suitably qualified and authorised Microsoft Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) partners to provide pricing, supply, administration, and support for Microsoft licensing under the CSP model for a 3-year period.

The purpose of this process is to evaluate the suitability of the CSP model for Ballina Shire Council’s Microsoft licensing requirements, including pricing, flexibility, service responsiveness, administrative capability, and support for ongoing subscription management.

Background information / Compatibility requirements

The objectives of this tender are to:

• obtain competitive CSP pricing for Ballina Shire Council’s Microsoft licensing requirements.

• assess respondent capability to provide Microsoft licensing supply, administration, and advisory services under the CSP model.

• confirm available subscription terms, billing options, renewal settings, and product eligibility under CSP / New Commerce.

• establish the commercial, operational, and support arrangements that would apply if Ballina Shire Council proceeds under the CSP model and

• determine whether a CSP arrangement provides the most suitable licensing and commercial outcome for Ballina Shire Council.

Under Microsoft’s CSP / New Commerce model, term duration and billing frequency are distinct settings, and availability can vary by offer and SKU accordingly, respondents must clearly identify what term and billing options are available for each product proposed.