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Microsoft Service Provider License Agreement (SPLA)

FCDO SERVICES

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26 Jun 2025 at 12:55

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by FCDO Services involves a Microsoft Service Provider License Agreement (SPLA), focusing on the industry category of software packages and information systems. Located in Milton Keynes, England, the procurement has reached the award stage with a total contract value of £950,000. The selective procurement method was utilised, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender process concluded on 10th June 2025, with the contract period spanning from 11th June 2025 to 31st October 2025.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses, especially those specialising in software services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to engage, as evidenced by the involvement of INSIGHT DIRECT UK LTD in the active award. Companies focusing on software solutions can benefit from understanding the selective procurement approach and align their business strategies accordingly to acquire similar opportunities in the public sector. Moreover, businesses with experience in framework agreements are well-positioned to leverage this opportunity to expand their market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Microsoft Service Provider License Agreement (SPLA)

Notice Description

Call off from FCDO Services: XLY120/123/22SP

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-42492028-ef70-46e1-84cc-a3a5b64c090f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be7ea956-35f5-420f-bc18-f883f6b05bb9
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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£950,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£950,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
10 Jun 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 1-6 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
FCDO SERVICES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK19 7BH
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Newport Pagnell North & Hanslope
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INSIGHT DIRECT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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