The Procurement Service – DBM is partnering once again with First Datacorp, the Microsoft appointed duly authorized large account reseller of Microsoft Software Licenses in the Philippines. A Consignment Arrangement signed on July 2014 by Executive Director, Atty. Jose Tomas C. Syquia, PS-DBM and Mr. Raymund L. Yap representing First Datacorp.

Now on its 3rd year, the partnership aims to streamline the procurement of software licenses by government agencies as these products are now carried as common-use office supplies. The partnership also provides opportunities for government agencies to avail of up-to-date technology and easy-to-use tools from Microsoft. This is in addition to the commitment of PS-DBM ensuring that all Microsoft Software products available through the PS-DBM are priced lower than those sold in retail stores.

The products are classified into government agencies sector and government education sector and are exclusively available for government procuring entities. Information on the products and its corresponding prices may be acquired by calling the PS through Ms. Gemma Villanueva of the Agency Servicing Division (ASD) at (02) 689-7750 local 4019 or 563-9352.

Please note further that as part of the continuing efforts to impact savings to the government agencies, Microsoft Philippines is offering a 10% deal discount for all orders that will go through the existing Consignment Agreement. This offer is extended until December 19, 2014.