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Microsoft Azure CSP subscriptions and Licenses

FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY

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28 Nov 2025 at 15:23

Summary of the contracting process

The Food Standards Agency has concluded a procurement process for "Microsoft Azure CSP Subscriptions and Licenses," classified under the software package and information systems category (CPV: 48000000). This procurement aimed to secure Microsoft Azure subscriptions, expert advice on payment optimisation, and support for Azure cost management and reporting. The process followed a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period spans from 28th July 2025 to 31st July 2027, with delivery across multiple locations, including the UK, Europe, and the British Overseas Territories. The award was made to Bytes Software Services Ltd, with the contract value amounting to £1,820,523.75.

This tender presents growth opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) skilled in software and IT services, particularly those with expertise in cloud computing and cost management. Companies offering consultancy and support services for Microsoft Azure platform could find ample opportunities through contracts like this, especially given the focus on cost optimisation and reporting. The procurement process was designed to attract competitive bids by enabling SMEs to participate, thereby fostering innovation and diversity within the IT sector.

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Notice Title

Microsoft Azure CSP subscriptions and Licenses

Notice Description

Requirement: * Procure Microsoft Azure Subscriptions and Resources * Subject matter Expert advice on Payment Optimisation * Support for Azure Cost Management, analysis and reporting Additional information: Price is estimated as costs are variable

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-88737b2b-6c3f-45f2-bb57-148187895e04
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6329c98-45c0-47a0-8070-379cc01ce0c4
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

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,820,523 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,820,523 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
27 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2027 2-3 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
FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
YORK
Postcode
YO1 7PR
Post Town
York
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE21 York
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
York
Electoral Ward
Guildhall
Westminster Constituency
York Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DUPLICATE - BYTES SOFTWARE SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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