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GB-Sheffield: Various Non-Microsoft Licenses

BRITISH BUSINESS BANK

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19 Jan 2026 at 13:00

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12 Aug 2025 at 10:55

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "GB-Sheffield: Various Non-Microsoft Licenses" has been completed by the British Business Bank, based in Sheffield, UK. The contract involves license management software packages across several global locations, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The award update was posted on 19 January 2026, reflecting an additional expenditure of £75,301.64 for further licenses, making the total value £265,224.66 GBP. The initial tender was closed on 2 June 2025, and the contract period runs from 9 June 2025 to 1 June 2026. The procurement stage is the award, with the procurement method details not specified, and the procurement category is services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses dealing with software license management and technology services. Although this tender is not specifically aimed at SMEs or VCSEs, large technology firms with experience and capability in delivering license management solutions would find this contract appealing, especially those familiar with framework agreements like RM6098. The contract was directly awarded to CDW Limited, a large-scale supplier, indicating that businesses with a similar scale and ability to provide comprehensive technology solutions and support are well-suited to compete in such opportunities. Engaging in this procurement process could provide businesses with valuable experience and enhance their portfolio in the technology services domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Sheffield: Various Non-Microsoft Licenses

Notice Description

NOTE: This notice was updated on 19 January 2026 for the following reason: Additional PS75,301.64 required to purchases additional non Microsoft license's(various Non-Microsoft Licenses procured using RM6098 technology Products & associated Services 2. the licenses have been direct awarded utilising the framework T&Cs)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3b9f161d-af4e-4fda-9960-40ce7b5f8cbc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d5f9888-7824-455c-832d-c39ce359ec85
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48218000 - License management software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£265,224 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£265,224 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
8 Jun 2025 - 1 Jun 2026 6-12 months
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 BUSINESS BANK
Contact Name
Procurement
Contact Email
joshua.macgillivray@british-business-bank.co.uk
Contact Phone
01142062145

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 2GQ
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CDW

Further Information

Notice Documents

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