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GPhC Microsoft Licences

GENERAL PHARMACEUTICAL COUNCIL

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07 Jul 2025 at 18:57

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Summary of the contracting process

The General Pharmaceutical Council, located in London, recently completed a procurement process for the provision and management of software licenses, primarily focusing on Microsoft products like Office 365, Windows, and Azure, as well as other software solutions. The tender, titled "GPhC Microsoft Licences", falls within the industry category of Software Package and Information Systems with a postal delivery location of E14 4QJ. This procurement stage has reached the 'Award' phase, where Bytes Software Services Ltd., a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME), was selected as the supplier. The contract, valued at £265,843, commenced on 1st July 2025 and will run until the end of June 2028. The procurement method involved a selective process via a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period concluding on 2nd June 2025.

This procurement creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software license management, deployment, and advisory services. With the focus on providing comprehensive software solutions and support, businesses that excel in cost optimisation, compliance assurance, and contract management have the opportunity to leverage their expertise and grow their market presence. SMEs, in particular, will find this contract conducive to showcasing their capabilities, given the procurement's suitability for smaller scale enterprises and the value derived from fostering long-term client relationships with governmental bodies like the General Pharmaceutical Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GPhC Microsoft Licences

Notice Description

To provide comprehensive software licensing services, including the supply and management of Microsoft licenses (such as Office 365, Windows, Azure, etc.). But not limited to Microsoft. Supporting the procurement, deployment, and ongoing management of software licenses. Providing license advisory, compliance assurance, cost optimization, and support with contract management.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9b5c3671-9768-41b6-acf1-780ef1ed1f74
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77937484-09eb-4483-b21d-8ea0e3bd6eb1
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
£265,843 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£265,843 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 202510 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2028 3-4 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
GENERAL PHARMACEUTICAL COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4QJ
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BYTES SOFTWARE SERVICES

Further Information

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