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M365 Licence provision

EAST HAMPSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL

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15 Aug 2025 at 10:48

Summary of the contracting process

East Hampshire District Council has completed a procurement process for the provision of M365 licences under the title "M365 Licence provision". This process falls under the industry category of office and computing machinery, equipment, and supplies, excluding furniture and software packages. The procurement occurs in the South East region of the United Kingdom and follows a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The process has reached the award stage as of 20th December 2023, with the tender having closed on 12th December 2023. The contract period is set from 1st January 2024 to 31st December 2027, with a total value of £509,000 GBP.

Businesses positioned to benefit from this opportunity include those specialising in IT services and support, particularly those capable of integrating M365 solutions or providing related services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the technology sector may find this contract appealing due to the procurement's suitability criteria that support SME participation. The awarded supplier, Softcat PLC, exemplifies an SME capable of securing such contracts, indicating a fertile market for similar businesses looking to engage in public sector tenders for sustained business growth.

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Notice Title

M365 Licence provision

Notice Description

M365 Licence provision

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-67256b4e-a9db-465b-ad3a-0d3dc907581a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42c784c0-beaf-437b-8121-d7b79e83499e
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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages


CPV Codes

30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£509,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£509,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Dec 20232 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2027 4-5 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
EAST HAMPSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ehdc_procurement@easthants.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PETERSFIELD
Postcode
GU32 3LJ
Post Town
Guildford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
East Hampshire
Electoral Ward
Petersfield Bell Hill
Westminster Constituency
East Hampshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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