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Microsoft Licensing Partner 2025 - 2028

HOME OFFICE

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10 Apr 2025 at 11:35

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31 Mar 2025 at 10:47

Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office has completed the tendering process for the contract titled "Microsoft Licensing Partner 2025 - 2028," categorised under Information Technology Services. The procurement process was initiated through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £120,000,000, will cover the provision of Microsoft licenses and products from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2028, with a tender period that concluded on 31st March 2025. The services will be delivered across multiple regions, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly SMEs and VCSEs, to engage with the Home Office, a significant public sector body in England. The awarded contract to Crayon Limited, an SME, highlights the government's commitment to supporting small and medium-sized enterprises. Companies specialising in Microsoft software solutions, IT services, and those capable of large-scale product delivery would find this contract highly beneficial for business growth, extending their market reach, and strengthening their portfolio in public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

Microsoft Licensing Partner 2025 - 2028

Notice Description

Microsoft licenses and products for years 2025 - 2028.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0a09c8e3-48a2-4d6a-a9b0-a32ab67d78e6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1f75512-6916-4a9f-9023-a27df58170ea
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£120,000,000 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HOME OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CRAYON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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