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Microsoft Licencing re-seller agreement

ICS ON BEHALF OF DSIT AND DESNZ

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03 Jun 2025 at 14:16

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the project titled "Microsoft Licencing re-seller agreement" has been completed by ICS on behalf of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) and Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ). This procurement falls under the industry category of IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support, with a comprehensive reach to British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The tender stage has concluded, and the award was made on 2nd June 2025, with the contract period stretching from 2nd June 2025 to 1st June 2028. The procurement was carried out using a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with a tender value set at £1,000,000 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in IT services and software development. While the initial supplier is Bytes Software Limited, there remains potential for subcontracting or partnership opportunities for businesses operating at a large scale, as the project does not specifically cater to SMEs (Small and Medium-sized Enterprises). Companies with expertise in software reselling and capable of navigating large-scale software licensing agreements are particularly well-suited to benefit from initiatives like this, bolstering business growth through engagement in similar public procurement ventures.

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Notice Title

Microsoft Licencing re-seller agreement

Notice Description

Microsoft Software licencing

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-38c71c48-6740-4bae-94ef-2e9a0daa5b13
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fbf7a73d-6c70-420a-af7a-5abc03f83f97
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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£65,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2025 - 1 Jun 2028 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
ICS ON BEHALF OF DSIT AND DESNZ
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2EG
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BYTES SOFTWARE

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