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Microsoft Business Agreements - SQL 25-26

LANCASHIRE CONSTABULARY

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30 Apr 2025 at 11:03

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, undertaken by Lancashire Constabulary, concerns the acquisition of Microsoft Business SQL licences for the period 2025 to 2026. The procurement, titled "Microsoft Business Agreements - SQL 25-26", falls under the IT software package category (CPV 48517000) and is specifically located in the North West of the United Kingdom. As of the latest update, this process is in the Award stage. The selective procurement method was employed, utilising a call-off from a framework agreement, with Softcat being named as the supplier following completion of the tendering phase. The contract is valued at £245,963.35 and commenced on 1st May 2025, with a duration until 30th April 2026.

This tender creates substantial growth opportunities for large IT service providers with expertise in software licensing, specifically those with the capability to meet government procurement frameworks. Businesses like Softcat, which are well-established with scalable operations, can significantly benefit by securing such contracts. Although this specific tender is not marked for small or medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), companies that can engage in framework agreements and negotiate sizeable contracts may consider pursuing similar opportunities to expand their portfolios within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Microsoft Business Agreements - SQL 25-26

Notice Description

Using Softcat for our Microsoft Business SQL licences for 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6ec0d3c7-b538-41b5-a9f0-14ed0728a5c6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40c1849a-ebd1-4408-a62a-d6f3fdf5cc34
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

48517000 - IT software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£245,963 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£245,963 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 30 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
LANCASHIRE CONSTABULARY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR4 5SB
Post Town
Preston
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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