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Microsoft Licensing

STROUD DISTRICT COUNCIL

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08 Apr 2026 at 09:56

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by Stroud District Council, pertains to the award of a contract for "Microsoft Licensing" services, classified under Software package and information systems. This call-off from a framework agreement employs a selective procurement method. The process reached the award stage with the contract becoming effective from 1st April 2026 and extending until 31st March 2029. The awarded value totals £205,296. The key location associated with this contract is in Stroud, England, with the postal code GL5 4UB. The procurement method was initiated with the tender period ending on 25th March 2026, and the contract was officially awarded on 26th March 2026.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses in the information technology and software services industry, particularly those experienced in managing large-scale software licensing agreements. While the procurement was conducted selectively through a framework agreement, it primarily benefits larger enterprises like Bytes Software Services Limited, the successfully awarded supplier, due to the complexity and scale involved in software licensing agreements. Small to medium enterprises and voluntary, community and social enterprises were not targeted for this procurement endeavour. However, the opportunity highlights the importance of engaging with framework agreements for businesses aiming to secure similar future contracts with governmental bodies like Stroud District Council.

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Notice Title

Microsoft Licensing

Notice Description

Contract award notice only, call off from framework agreement

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-46246c36-e4fa-4f04-b84e-82fb0ab9c03f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97abaa5d-0433-4bf4-9d9f-028b9a365eb3
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

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£205,296 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£205,296 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
25 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STROUD DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
STROUD
Postcode
GL5 4UB
Post Town
Gloucester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Stroud
Electoral Ward
Cainscross
Westminster Constituency
Stroud

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BYTES SOFTWARE SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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