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SAP Licensing Management

BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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29 Jun 2026 at 09:08

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for SAP Licensing Management services has been completed by Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council, located in Barnsley, South Yorkshire. The tender falls under the IT services category and involves consulting, software development, Internet, and support services. The direct award procurement method was utilised, and the contract was awarded to Invictus Partners EMEA Ltd on 22nd June 2026 for a total of £153,000. The contract period extends from 29th June 2026 to 28th June 2029, covering multiple locations, including the UK, Channel Islands, and other regions worldwide.

This tender presents significant opportunities for large IT service providers seeking to expand their portfolio with public sector clients. Companies specialising in software licensing management and support services, particularly those experienced with SAP systems, are well-suited to compete for similar contracts. Although SMEs and VCSEs were deemed unsuitable for this direct award, the scale of such a project may promote business growth through the increased capability and credibility gained from public sector engagements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SAP Licensing Management

Notice Description

SAP Licensing Management Services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e89ed9d-8f09-46ca-a5fc-acc979cfb8f3
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£153,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£153,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
28 Jun 2026 - 28 Jun 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE
Postcode
S70 2TA
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE33 Barnsley
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Barnsley
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Barnsley North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INVICTUS PARTNERS EMEA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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