Microsoft desktop productivity software (Ms Office etc) is common across all Victorian Government Departments.
Government Departments and agencies also have an ongoing need to purchase a wide range of other Microsoft software. Both Microsoft’s productivity software and additional products are available via the WoVG Enterprise Agreement (EA). The EA allows access to Microsoft software, upgrades and maintenance at a heavily discounted rate.
Enrolled departments and agencies are able to access Microsoft EA software via the Victorian Government's preferred Large Account Reseller (LAR), Insight. However, unenrolled departments and agencies may continue to utilise the Government Open Licensing Program (GOLP) for their ad-hoc requirements at a discounted rate through Insight.
Benefits
A wide range of benefits have been achieved in the arrangements that have been established, including:
- Increased ease of licence tracking and licensing documentation;
- Greater ability to upgrade to the most recent product versions;
- Increased cost predictability; and
- Long term certainty in relation to licensing arrangements.
Contract summary
 Supplier Contractor | Microsoft and Insight |
Number of Contracts | 2 |
Reference | 08-09-093 |
Open or Closed | Open |
Start date | 01 April 2009 |
End date | 31 March 2013 |
Lead Entity | Department of Treasury and Finance |
Category Manager | John O'Hehir Strategic Sourcing Government Services Division Department of Treasury and Finance Ph: (+613) 8683 2873 Email: john.o'hehir@dtf.vic.gov.au |
