Award

Microsoft Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) Licensing Program

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Award

15 Dec 2025 at 17:52

Summary of the contracting process

UK Shared Business Services (UKSBS) has completed the procurement process for the Microsoft Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) Licensing Program, categorised under Software package and information systems in CPV scheme 48000000. The procurement was conducted as a Direct Award via the Software License Resellers Agreement (SLRA) lot 1, utilising a selective method through a framework agreement. The tender, with ID DDaT25339, was finalised with SoftCat Plc as the supplier on 26th November 2025. Situated in Swindon, England, UKSBS acted as the buying organisation, with the contract set to commence on 2nd December 2025 and conclude on 31st March 2027. Awards were published on 15th December 2025, confirming the active status of the agreement.

This tender opens pathways for growth, particularly within businesses specialising in software and information systems, given its framework-based procurement approach, which inherently prioritises top-ranked suppliers. With a focus on selective procurement, enterprises adept in cloud solutions and ICT infrastructure are well-positioned to engage in such tenders, fostering expansion through significant public contracts. Ideal candidates are small and medium enterprises, as the procurement identifies suitability for these entities, although VCSE organisations might not find this opportunity as pertinent. Engaging with established suppliers like SoftCat Plc demonstrates a high bar for competition but simultaneously underscores the scale of opportunities available in such procurements.

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Notice Title

Microsoft Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) Licensing Program

Notice Description

*** Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition *** UK Shared Business Services (UKSBS) had a requirement for the provision of a Microsoft Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) Licensing Program. This procurement has been concluded as a Direct Award under the Software License Resellers Agreement (SLRA) lot 1 via the top ranked supplier.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5b4f4032-2b0d-42b9-9af7-1e8159ca476c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5976033-6b1d-41f7-bd60-653526b11349
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

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
2 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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