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Provision of SQL, Windows Server and Visual Studio

GOVERNMENT COMMERCIAL AGENCY

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20 May 2026 at 15:12

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Government Commercial Agency, located in Liverpool, has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of SQL, Windows Server and Visual Studio" services under the CPV classification of "Software package and information systems". This contract, valued at £581,858.25, falls within the services category and is being executed through a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement process has advanced to the award stage, with the award notice published on 20th May 2026 and the contract commencing on 1st June 2026, lasting until 31st May 2029. The contract spans various regions across the United Kingdom, including London, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland, among others.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses within the software and IT services sector, particularly those capable of managing large-scale Microsoft licensing agreements such as SQL Server, Visual Studio, and Windows Server. Although the procurement method was selective and SMEs or VCSEs were not reported as being specifically targeted for this tender, large companies experienced in handling similar call-off agreements from framework arrangements would find it beneficial to participate. The awarded supplier, Bytes Software Services Limited, exemplifies the kind of large-scale organisation suitable for this expansive and national contract. This opportunity allows businesses to extend their reach within public sector contracts across multiple UK regions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of SQL, Windows Server and Visual Studio

Notice Description

"Software Assurance renewal of the following Microsoft Licensing products: SQL Server , Visual Studio, Windows Server "

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0dbab27d-54d9-4c77-a511-45f52912f1d4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca1c3bcf-9685-41d2-9df7-14a0f6098c53
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
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
£581,858 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£581,858 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
9 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 May 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 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
GOVERNMENT COMMERCIAL AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BYTES SOFTWARE SERVICES

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