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20 Mar 2026 at 14:16

Summary of the contracting process

Basingstoke & Deane Borough Council has completed a procurement process for the "Microsoft Licensing and Advice" contract in the services category. This procurement was conducted under the framework agreement via Crown Commercial Service (CCS) RM6098 for Technology Products & Associated Services. The tender, classified under the CPV code 48218000 for license management software packages, follows a selective procurement method through a call-off from the framework agreement. The contract, worth £1,117,034.4, is set to run from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029, and it will serve the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement reached the award stage on 19th March 2026, with the final award notice published on 23rd June 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in software licensing, particularly those with expertise in Microsoft products. Although the tender specifies unsuitability for SMEs and VCSEs, it presents growth prospects for large enterprises capable of fulfilling substantial software licensing needs. Companies like SoftwareOne UK Ltd, the successful supplier, can leverage such opportunities to enhance their portfolio through consistent partnership with public sector entities like Basingstoke & Deane Borough Council. Businesses looking to expand their service offerings within the United Kingdom should consider engaging in similar future procurements to achieve sustained growth.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Microsoft Licensing and Advice

Notice Description

Aggregation exercise for our Microsoft licence renewal. To support this requirement, we have procured under the framework agreement via Crown Commercial Service (CCS) RM6098 for the provision of Technology Products & Associated Service 2.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5ee747bb-64e8-4f0c-a3c3-00f9f47d9392
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/966066f3-c4e7-46ed-a5d9-1d519771f1ae
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

48218000 - License management software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,117,034 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,117,034 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 20264 months 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
BASINGSTOKE & DEANE BOROUGH 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
BASINGSTOKE
Postcode
RG21 4AH
Post Town
Reading
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ37 North Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Basingstoke and Deane
Electoral Ward
Eastrop & Grove
Westminster Constituency
Basingstoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTWAREONE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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