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UKSBS CC24012 - Supply of Microsoft Licenses

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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21 Apr 2026 at 15:33

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31 Oct 2025 at 09:53

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01 May 2024 at 12:24

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18 Apr 2024 at 15:19

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21 Dec 2023 at 09:24

Summary of the contracting process

UK Shared Business Services Limited has completed the procurement process for various Microsoft Licenses and associated support under contract UKSBS CC24012. This notice serves as an award update and not a call for competition. The procurement falls within the IT software package industry category, and the contract utilizes a selective procurement method through a call-off from the LUPC framework agreement. Contracts were awarded to the top-ranked supplier, Softcat Plc, located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire and the delivering address specified as SN2 1FL in Swindon, England. The contract period commenced on 26th March 2024 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2027. The total value of the contract is approximately £2,668,255.68, with variations noted during the award updates.

The awarded contract presents significant business growth opportunities for IT software package resellers, particularly those involved in Microsoft and associated services. This framework’s procurement approach favours enterprises capable of providing Microsoft software solutions and support efficiently. The contract’s direct award to Softcat Plc suggests potential openings for businesses that can position themselves effectively within these framework agreements. Companies classified as small and medium enterprises (SMEs) stand to benefit especially, as the procurement process acknowledges their suitability, enhancing opportunities for competitive involvement and expansion. The contract’s focus on incremental license amendments could signify ongoing demand, thereby creating sustainable business growth prospects for involved suppliers.

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Notice Title

UKSBS CC24012 - Supply of Microsoft Licenses

Notice Description

***PLEASE NOTE THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE AND NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITON*** This requirement is for the supply of various Microsoft Licenses and associated support. This has been sourced via a direct award procedure against the LUPC framework: Software License Resellers Agreement (Ref: ITS4042SU) and awarded to the top ranked supplier on Lot 1 - Microsoft and Associated Services. This is a direct replacement of contract DDaT23481 Contract Variation 001 - Amendment to cost of licenses and additional licenses Contract Variation 002 - Amendment to increase licenses Contract Variation 003 - Amendment to increase licenses Contract Variation 004 - Amendment to increase licenses Contract Variation 005 - Amendment to increase licenses Contract Variation 006 - Amendment to increase licences Contract Variation 007 - Amendment to adjust licences Contract Variation 008 - Amendment to add overages

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-592f831d-55c6-4af5-a987-23a15227a2bf
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/175473c8-b356-4d84-8e6f-f86a478a0b64
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48517000 - IT software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,668,255 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,708,858 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
21 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 20232 years ago
Contract Period
26 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2027 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
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

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