Award

Annual Microsoft 365 Subscriptions

EAST SUFFOLK DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Award

23 Apr 2025 at 18:40

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involved a contract awarded by East Suffolk District Council for "Annual Microsoft 365 Subscriptions," under the industry category of Software package and information systems. The buying organisation is located in Lowestoft, England, within the East of England region. The contract award stage has been reached, effective from 17 April 2025 to 16 April 2026, with the award announcement published on 23 April 2025. This selective procurement was a call-off from a framework agreement, and it was completed for a total value of £261,611.25.

This tender creates opportunities for growth within the technology and software services sector, particularly for businesses capable of delivering comprehensive software packages and information systems. Although not specifically targeting small or voluntary and community sector enterprises, larger technology firms, like Bytes Software Services Ltd., the awarded supplier, can leverage such contracts to expand their service offerings and strengthen market presence in the United Kingdom, especially in the East of England. Businesses with robust credentials in software solutions and established client service frameworks would be well-suited to compete in similar procurement processes.

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Notice Title

Annual Microsoft 365 Subscriptions

Notice Description

This is a contract award notice only

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2d9e8ae9-e40a-4825-bcfc-24b704fa6fa5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ecdfeeda-eff9-4d76-8e22-6e49d93bccf7
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
£261,611 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£261,611 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
16 Apr 2025 - 16 Apr 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST SUFFOLK DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Emma Akpan
Contact Email
emma.akpan@eastsuffolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01394444676

Buyer Location

Locality
LOWESTOFT
Postcode
NR33 0EQ
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH63 East Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Kirkley & Pakefield
Westminster Constituency
Lowestoft

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BYTES SOFTWARE SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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