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Microsoft Service Provider License Agreement (SPLA)

FCDO SERVICES

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18 Jun 2025 at 14:10

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the Microsoft Service Provider License Agreement (SPLA) has been successfully completed by FCDO Services, located at Hanslope Park, Milton Keynes, England. As the buying organisation, FCDO Services sought services within the software package and information systems industry category, with the contracting process finalised in the award stage on 22nd May 2025. This tender, initially issued as a call-off from FCDO Services, had a procurement value of £150,000 and involved delivery to postal code MK19 7BH. The contract commenced on 23rd May 2025 and is scheduled to conclude on 31st October 2025. Interested parties had until 22nd May 2025 to engage in the tender process.

This procurement presents substantive business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialised in software services, as FCDO Services exhibited suitability towards SME engagement. The procurement method detailed as "Other - Other" may offer flexibility to innovative tech SMEs looking to secure significant government contracts. Companies like INSIGHT DIRECT UK LTD stand as an exemplar, having been awarded this contract, demonstrating the feasible engagement for similar-sized entities wishing to enter the public sector market. For businesses aiming to expand their footprint in public sector IT services, opportunities like this can serve as a strategic platform for growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Microsoft Service Provider License Agreement (SPLA)

Notice Description

Call off From FCDO Serivces: XLY120/123/22SP

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8b8cc2e9-38ce-43fc-879f-6e28e35d969f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aba27196-ef64-4129-8a1f-1d1df75796b4
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
Other - Other
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
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
22 May 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 1-6 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
FCDO SERVICES
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
purchasingenquiries@fco.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK19 7BH
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Newport Pagnell North & Hanslope
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INSIGHT DIRECT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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