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BTA2173 BTA Microsoft licences Procurement

BRITISH TOURIST AUTHORITY T/A VISITBRITAIN/VISITENGLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

The British Tourist Authority, operating under the names VisitBritain and VisitEngland, has completed a selective procurement process titled "BTA2173 BTA Microsoft licences Procurement" aimed at acquiring Microsoft licences and Azure services. Utilising a Crown Commercial Services framework agreement, this procurement falls under the Information technology services category. The procurement method was a call-off from the framework agreement RM6098, Technology Products & Associated Service 2, Call-off Lot 3. Though the tender period concluded on 15th September 2025, the awarded contract commenced on 1st March 2026 and is set to run until 31st March 2029, covering a broad delivery scope including the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, British Overseas Territories, Isle of Man, and beyond.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities particularly for large-scale enterprises specialising in software and IT services. As the award was granted to SOFTWARE ONE UK LTD, businesses of similar scale and expertise might consider aligning with further framework agreements to secure similar contracts in the future. Despite being not suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, large firms engaged in technology solutions could greatly benefit from such sophisticated and extensive public sector projects. This contract illustrates a thriving market for those with capabilities in providing robust Microsoft and Azure services, potentially opening doors to both national and international expansion.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BTA2173 BTA Microsoft licences Procurement

Notice Description

Crown Commercial Services Aggregation Further competition NFC193 using Framework Agreement RM6098, Technology Products & Associated Service 2, Call-off Lot 3 Software for Microsoft Licences and azure services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-37fbb844-40ed-4fd5-94b6-09409c42407b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d39f5b3-6fdd-4b6a-b44f-57fded1b2666
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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

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
£3,320,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
15 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRITISH TOURIST AUTHORITY T/A VISITBRITAIN/VISITENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B2 4AJ
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTWARE ONE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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