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Microsoft Enterprise Agreement

MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL

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09 Jun 2025 at 10:06

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Milton Keynes Council for a Microsoft Enterprise Agreement has reached the award stage, with an active status as of 29th April 2025. This call-off from a framework agreement, valued at £4,105,132.96, falls under the industry category "Software package and information systems." The procurement method employed was selective, and it is geared towards services within the South East region of the United Kingdom. The tender initially closed on 18th April 2025, and the contract is set to commence on 1st July 2025, lasting until 30th June 2028.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses operating within the software and information systems sectors, particularly those capable of engaging in large-scale enterprise agreements. The procurement has demonstrated suitability for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), although the winning supplier, Ultima Business Solutions, is a large-scale company. This suggests that other businesses with robust capabilities in delivering software services at scale could find similar tenders advantageous for expanding their public sector client base. It is an attractive proposition for firms looking to enhance their portfolio with major government contracts.

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Notice Title

Microsoft Enterprise Agreement

Notice Description

The Council Microsoft Enterprise Agreement (EA)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1b7cb744-0596-4a7e-8d91-4683647e5160
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d87a419-451d-4ac4-afef-ccc8e5fe581b
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
SME
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
£4,105,132 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,105,132 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 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
MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK9 3EJ
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Central Milton Keynes
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ULTIMA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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