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Microsoft Reseller

ROTHERHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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26 Jun 2026 at 09:15

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Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process involves the Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council, which has engaged in a direct award for a Microsoft Reseller under the framework agreement Y23065 for software products and associated services. The title of this procurement is "Microsoft Reseller," falling under the industry category of software package and information systems. The procurement process is in the award stage with the contract awarded to Softcat PLC for a period starting from 1st July 2026 and concluding on 30th June 2029. The procurement method utilised was a selective call-off from a framework agreement, with the total contract value amounting to GBP 4,857,064.65. This contract's delivery location is specified with a postal code of S60 1AE, indicating Rotherham, England.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth for those firms capable of reselling and supporting Microsoft software products and services. Large enterprises, especially those with a strong background in software and IT systems, stand to benefit from such an agreement. The procurement is less suited for SMEs or VCSEs, given the scale and specificity of requirements within the professional software services domain. Companies that can deliver consistent, high-quality service over the contract's duration and are familiar with public sector frameworks are ideal candidates for such collaborative opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Microsoft Reseller

Notice Description

Direct award made via Commercial Services Group; Software Products & Associated Services Framework (Y23065) framework. This contract is for: The Council's Microsoft ESA Agreement. The Council's Microsoft SCE Agreement. Microsoft Unified Support.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-09508eef-d0bb-4f76-bae7-f44a2b6ef3a3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ee35210-9ffb-4c9b-9021-e9103d516377
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,857,064 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,857,064 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
21 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROTHERHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
ROTHERHAM
Postcode
S60 1AE
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE34 Rotherham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Rotherham
Electoral Ward
Boston Castle
Westminster Constituency
Rotherham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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