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Microsoft Licensing and Advice

BASINGSTOKE & DEANE BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Basingstoke & Deane Borough Council is concluding a selective procurement process for "Microsoft Licensing and Advice", focusing on software licence management, with a supplier awarded on 19th March 2026. The contract, valued at £1,117,034.40, will be executed between 1st April 2026 and 31st March 2029. Located in the South East, United Kingdom, this process falls under the services category and was facilitated through a framework agreement call-off procedure. The initial tender period ended on 3rd November 2025.

This procurement opportunity presents substantial growth potential for businesses involved in software licensing management. Companies with ample experience in managing sizeable digital transformation projects or frameworks are well-suited to participate in similar tenders, especially those providing comprehensive advisory services and software solutions. Although this particular contract is not aimed at SMEs or VCSEs, larger enterprises with relevant expertise and capability to meet the council’s demands will find opportunities to compete and expand their market presence.

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Notice Title

Microsoft Licensing and Advice

Notice Description

Aggregation exercise for our Microsoft licence renewal

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
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All Stages
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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 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
3 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 20262 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
BASINGSTOKE & DEANE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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