Planning

Microsoft Enterprise Agreement LSP 2026

DEFRA

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Planning

13 Apr 2026 at 17:11

Planning

13 Apr 2026 at 17:10

Planning

09 Apr 2026 at 11:31

Planning

08 Apr 2026 at 15:27

Planning

08 Apr 2026 at 15:26

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Microsoft Enterprise Agreement LSP 2026" is currently in the planning stage. Initiated by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra), headquartered at 2 Marsham Street, London, this tender falls under the industry category of Information Technology Services. The procurement is aimed at establishing a contract for the provision of Microsoft Licences and Services via a third-party "Licence Solutions Provider" through the TePas2 framework. Defra plans to issue the tender within a month, with an engagement end date set by 30th April 2026. The project encompasses a wide geographical scope, including delivery locations in the United Kingdom, Europe, and beyond.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialised in providing Enterprise IT solutions and services, particularly those with experience in handling large-scale software agreements like Microsoft's Enterprise Agreements. Although the tender does not specifically cater to SMEs or VCSEs, companies with a robust offering in IT services could benefit substantially from long-term revenue streams and enhanced market positioning. Businesses capable of navigating complex IT procurement frameworks will find a suitable fit in this procurement opportunity, fostering growth through strategic partnerships with a major UK governmental body.

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Notice Title

Microsoft Enterprise Agreement LSP 2026

Notice Description

Contract for the provision of Microsoft Licences and Services across Defra via a 3rd party "Licence Solutions Provider" via TePas2. Tender expected to be issued within the next month

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2428d9de-9508-4a5a-a273-3ae0136c0041
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4720af11-1311-4e10-ba75-b757482db611
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Apr 20264 days to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFRA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3JR
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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