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Microsoft Licences

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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24 Oct 2025 at 18:10

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for Microsoft Licences, managed by UK Shared Business Services Limited for UK Research and Innovation (Innovate UK), falls under the industry category of Software Packages and Information Systems (CPV: 48000000). The procurement method employed was selective, specifically a call-off from the Software Licence Resellers Agreement (SLRA) framework with reference ITS4042 SU. This process has reached the award stage, with Softcat PLC being the successful supplier. The awarded contract, valued at £59,412.15, began on 19 October 2025 and will conclude on 4 November 2026. The procurement was conducted for the location with postal code SN2 1FL, Swindon, England.

This awarded tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses specialising in software licensing and systems integration, especially those capable of operating under framework agreements. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in such contracts could find similar opportunities in supporting large-scale public projects. Participating in such agreements fosters growth by positioning companies as key suppliers for governmental and research institutions, with potential for securing ongoing and future collaborations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Microsoft Licences

Notice Description

***This is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) - Innovate UK (IUK) - had a requirement for the provision of Microsoft licences. This procurement has been concluded bunder the Software Licence Resellers Agreement (SLRA) framework with reference ITS4042 SU.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7cd60de8-a4b6-4d8d-a8a5-5fe87db43901
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3def00e7-90a7-4021-9595-edf1e4524a46
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£59,412 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£59,412 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Oct 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Oct 202510 months ago
Contract Period
19 Oct 2025 - 4 Nov 2026 1-2 years
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
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
Postcode Area
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Softcat PLC

Further Information

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