HOW TO CHOOSE THE PACKAGE AND PRICING THAT IS RIGHT FOR YOU

The diagram below guides you through the process of choosing the right option for your organisation to get the best pricing and licensing for your circumstances. One of the key decisions that you will need to take is whether you wish to join an aggregated procurement cycle. This may mean waiting for other organisations to also subscribe in order to reach the necessary licensing volume, thereby achieving the best savings. In the diagram, we’ve used a metaphor of a train or taxi. If you choose the “taxi” route, you can purchase at any time, and will receive a lesser discount than is achievable under an aggregated purchase. However, if you choose the “train” route, you may need to wait until enough other public sector organisations join the aggregated procurement cycle, which provides the higher levels of discount for Microsoft customers. Buying Solutions, your Microsoft business manager and your Microsoft reseller, will be able to advise you on the difference in pricing and the status of the next aggregated procurement cycle.