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GB-Sheffield: Non-Microsoft Licenses

British Business Bank

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20 Jul 2026 at 11:40

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Summary of the contracting process

British Business Bank Plc is procuring non-Microsoft software licences as a service. The requirement is classified as a licence management software package (CPV 48218000), indicating the purchase and administration of software licensing rather than software development, hardware or general IT support. Delivery is for the British Business Bank in Yorkshire and the Humber, with the buyer based at Steel City House in Sheffield. The bank is a UK Government-owned development bank and its subsidiaries are not generally banking institutions. The requirement is relevant to businesses supplying non-Microsoft software licences and associated licence management services to public or corporate organisations.

The procurement is complete and has been awarded following a tender process. The contract was awarded to Softcat Plc on 30 April 2026 for £84,377.35, including the stated currency of GBP. The contract period runs from 21 May 2026 to 20 May 2027. The original tender deadline was 29 April 2026. The requirement is categorised as a services procurement and covers one overall requirement rather than separately stated lots. The award is active, with British Business Bank Plc as the buyer and Softcat Plc as the selected supplier. The published information identifies the requirement as non-Microsoft licences and a licence management software package.

This award confirms demand from British Business Bank Plc for a managed supply of non-Microsoft software licences over a defined contract term. It provides a useful benchmark for businesses tracking future technology procurement by the bank: the requirement is licence-focused, sits within IT services, and is delivered across Yorkshire and the Humber. The stated suitability assessment excludes SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises, so a credible competitor would need the scale, commercial infrastructure and supplier relationships to manage software licensing for an established public-sector development bank. Relevant experience in enterprise licence supply, vendor management, renewals, compliance and account support would strengthen a future response to the same requirement.

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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 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20265 months ago
Contract Period
21 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
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 2GQ
Postcode Area
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 Plc

Further Information

Notice Documents

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