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CON_27710 DfE Microsoft Licensing - Campus EES and NCE - 2025 Renewal

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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23 Jul 2025 at 13:55

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "CON_27710 DfE Microsoft Licensing - Campus EES and NCE - 2025 Renewal" has reached the award stage. The Department for Education, based in London, England, is the buying organisation seeking to secure a Microsoft Licensing Solution Partner through a selective procurement method, executed as a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement concerns the supply of miscellaneous software packages and computer systems, with coverage spanning the United Kingdom and other international regions, and an approximate contract value of £8.8 million. The tender period ended on 2nd June 2025, and the contract is scheduled to start on 29th June 2025 and run until 28th October 2030.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for large enterprises experienced in delivering comprehensive software solutions under complex agreements. Given the scale and scope of the contract, businesses with a robust track record in managing large-scale software licensing models, including Campus and New Commerce Enterprise Agreements, are ideally suited to compete. While this tender is now complete, future opportunities may arise from the Department for Education’s ongoing technology needs, providing continuous avenues for engagement and business development.

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Notice Title

CON_27710 DfE Microsoft Licensing - Campus EES and NCE - 2025 Renewal

Notice Description

Contract award for the provision of an approved Microsoft Licensing Solution Partner (LSP) to deliver the DfE's required licensing under a hybrid model of a Campus EES Agreement alongside a New Commerce Enterprise agreement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-37111144-7149-451b-bd56-ba02047672b1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf4f24c0-76d5-4a36-ab23-7b9438e82b96
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

48900000 - Miscellaneous software package and computer systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,803,471 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£8,803,471 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
28 Jun 2025 - 28 Oct 2030 Over 5 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
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1 3BT
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BYTES SOFTWARE SERVICES

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