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Microsoft Licensing

WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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18 Jun 2025 at 13:39

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves West Northamptonshire Council engaging in a three-year agreement titled "Microsoft Licensing," which falls under the "Software package and information systems" industry category. The buyer, located in Northampton, England, has utilised a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from the KCS Y23065 framework, for this contract valued at £5,500,000 GBP. The award stage is now complete, with the contract awarded to Trustmarque Solutions Ltd. The agreement commences on 1st July 2025 and concludes on 30th June 2028. Key elements focus on providing essential Microsoft products for both staff and back-office technology services. The procurement process reached the award status on 17th June 2025.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for large enterprises specialising in software services and capable of participating in framework agreements. Despite the selective nature of the procurement method, businesses adept in collaborating through frameworks like KCS Y23065 can benefit from forming partnerships with public authorities such as West Northamptonshire Council. By securing such contracts, businesses can enhance their portfolio with prominent public sector clients, support technological upgrades, and contribute to secure digital infrastructure delivery.

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Notice Title

Microsoft Licensing

Notice Description

This is the 3 year agreement with Microsoft via our partner through the KCS Y23065 framework (direct award). This agreement provides the core suite of products from Microsoft that allows the organisation to operate. This is broken down in to two key areas, our staff (users) and then the technology working in the back office to delivery services to users.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-669098bd-e7d2-40bc-8536-e9da87a77686
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb33b73e-31d7-4866-ad91-39a171a8a466
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

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2028 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
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Paul Headington
Contact Email
paul.headington@westnorthants.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTON
Postcode
NN1 1ED
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Northampton North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TRUSTMARQUE SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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