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GB-Sheffield: Non-Microsoft Licenses

BRITISH BUSINESS BANK PLC

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20 Jul 2026 at 10:40

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the project titled "GB-Sheffield: Non-Microsoft Licenses" was conducted by British Business Bank Plc, located in Sheffield, UK. This process, classified under the industry category of "License management software package" (CPV: 48218000), reached the award stage on 20th July 2026. The relevant contract, valued at £84,377.35, spans from 21st May 2026 to 20th May 2027. The project aimed to procure non-Microsoft software licenses and involved addressing locations within the Yorkshire and the Humber region. While the procurement method remained unspecified, the contract was concluded with the supplier Softcat Plc, a large-scale company, with the official award issued on 30th April 2026.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specializing in software license management, particularly those capable of supplying and supporting non-Microsoft software solutions. While the opportunity was not tailored specifically to SMEs or voluntary, community, and social enterprises, larger enterprises with robust service delivery capabilities would find this contract advantageous for establishing or expanding their footprint within the public sector. The involvement of the British Business Bank Plc, a development bank owned by HM Government, further underscores the prominence and reliability of the contract, making it an attractive prospect for seasoned suppliers in the industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Sheffield: Non-Microsoft Licenses

Notice Description

Purchase of Non-Microsoft Licenses Additional information: British Business Bank Plc, registered in England and Wales, registration number 08616013, registered office Steel City House, West Street, Sheffield, S1 2GQ, a development bank wholly owned by the HM Government. It and its subsidiaries are not banking institutions and do not operate as such. With the exception of BBB Investment Services Limited they are not authorised or regulated by the Prudential Regulation Authority or the Financial Conduct Authority. BBB Investment Services Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. A complete legal structure chart for the group can be found at www.british-business-bank.co.uk.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-76ae82e4-225e-4ae2-9117-a382f3366962
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38c01f62-3f0b-4800-813b-459751998aee
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48218000 - License management software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£84,377 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£84,377 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
28 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 20263 months ago
Contract Period
20 May 2026 - 20 May 2027 6-12 months
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
BRITISH BUSINESS BANK PLC
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 2GQ
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)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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