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05 Jun 2026 at 10:10

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "ESPH784 WDC Microsoft 365 Licenses" was conducted by Wealden District Council, focusing on the management and provision of various Microsoft licenses, such as Microsoft 365 E3 and Azure prepayment, among others. This contract pertains to the license management software package industry and involves the delivery of services to the South East region, United Kingdom. The procurement followed a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates include the tender period's closure on 31st March 2026 and the contract period running from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029. The award for this contract was finalised and active on 1st June 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in IT software solutions, particularly those adept in license management. Large-scale companies, like the awarded supplier Insight Direct (UK) Ltd, may find significant growth potential in participating in such contracts due to the substantial value of £728,462.87 and the long-term engagement involved. Although the process is not tailored for SMEs or VCSEs, it invites businesses with a strong foundation and expertise in managing comprehensive IT license portfolios to maximize their market exposure and establish a lasting partnership with public sector clients like Wealden District Council.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

ESPH784 WDC Microsoft 365 Licenses

Notice Description

The Services comprise the provision and management of Microsoft licences listed in the Specification, including (but not limited to) Microsoft 365 E3, Microsoft 365 Copilot, Azure prepayment, Power Platform, SQL CALs and Windows Server licences.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1eb00f21-6a5b-45b2-9669-e3be67605895
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6805d0e0-18d9-4655-808f-44f3b40c2ee2
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

48218000 - License management software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£728,462 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£728,462 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 May 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 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
WEALDEN DISTRICT 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
HAILSHAM
Postcode
BN27 2AX
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Wealden
Electoral Ward
Hailsham Central
Westminster Constituency
Sussex Weald

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INSIGHT DIRECT (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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