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M365 Copilot Licenses - Microsoft Discount

THE CROWN ESTATE

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30 Jul 2025 at 14:34

Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Estate has concluded the contracting process for M365 Copilot Licenses under the Microsoft Discount, categorised under IT services such as consulting, software development, Internet, and support in the United Kingdom. The procurement process utilised a direct method, specifically a single tender action below the threshold, reflecting its completion stage on 13th May 2025. The tender, valued at £105,768 GBP, involved a contract period from 14th April 2025 to 13th April 2026 and is especially suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The procurement stage has concluded with an award status and effective engagement from Softcat Limited as the chosen supplier.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses offering IT services, particularly in consultancy and support. Small to medium-sized enterprises can leverage such projects to establish a foothold in public sector contracts, particularly for those seeking growth and partnership with government bodies like The Crown Estate. With its focus on direct procurement methods, businesses with streamlined solutions and competitive offerings in IT infrastructure can benefit from participating in similar future tenders to secure potential growth and valuable public sector partnerships.

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Notice Title

M365 Copilot Licenses - Microsoft Discount

Notice Description

M365 Copilot Licenses - Microsoft Discount

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6471c1c0-9ef3-455e-b784-68f433ce17ad
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3d35af0-e790-4484-b2b0-44174f49d85a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£105,768 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£105,768 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
13 Apr 2025 - 13 Apr 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE CROWN ESTATE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1Y 4AH
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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