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Microsoft EA Contract

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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10 Jun 2025 at 09:29

Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council, located in England, has been involved in the procurement process for a Microsoft Enterprise Agreement (EA) contract, which falls under the "Software package and information systems" industry category. The procurement was facilitated through the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Technology Products and Associated Services framework agreement (RM6098) - Lot 3. The total contract value amounts to £5,837,694.72, covering a period from 1st July 2025 to 30th June 2028. The procurement process is in the award stage, with the contract awarded to Ultima Business Solutions LTD as of 27th May 2025. The award notice was published on 10th June 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses within the software and information systems sector, particularly those capable of providing services related to Microsoft products. It presents potential growth avenues for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), given the purchasing arrangements allowed for such companies. The tender's scale and continuity over three years provide stability and predictability for the successful contractor, making it an attractive prospect for businesses with the requisite expertise and capacity in this field. Companies like Ultima Business Solutions LTD, which operate on a large scale, are well-suited to meet the demands of this contract, benefiting from the long-term engagement with a reputable public authority.

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Notice Title

Microsoft EA Contract

Notice Description

Procurement of Microsoft EA contract via the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Technology Products and Associated Services framework agreement (RM6098) - Lot 3: Software. The contract term is for 3 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1ddd5498-36df-4ff3-a36c-80fc7e936c82
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8ab67c4-d0eb-49d6-b01d-9ff978bcc5ad
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
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
£5,837,694 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,837,694 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 May 20259 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
LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Jenny Atkins
Contact Email
jennifer.atkins@leics.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1163051576

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE3 8RA
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Glenfield Faire
Westminster Constituency
Mid Leicestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ULTIMA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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