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Microsoft Enterprise, Licensing and Associated Support

Maritime & Coastguard Agency

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24 Jul 2026 at 11:39

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Summary of the contracting process

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency procured Microsoft enterprise licensing and associated support services for its organisation. The requirement covers Microsoft products, licensing arrangements and related support, providing the software access and technical assistance needed for the agency’s computing environment. It is classified under office and computing equipment, supplies and software-related services, with services as the main category of work. Delivery covers the United Kingdom, Europe, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man, British Overseas Territories and other locations worldwide. The buying organisation is the Maritime and Coastguard Agency, based at Spring Place, 105 Commercial Road, Southampton.

This procurement has been awarded following a selective call-off from a framework agreement. The tender process completed after the submission deadline of 5 May 2026 at 11:00. The contract was awarded on 22 May 2026 to Ultima Business Solutions Ltd for £5,310,665.72. The contract period runs from 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2029. The award covers the full Microsoft enterprise licensing and associated support requirement. The procurement was identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. The award is active, and the selected supplier is responsible for delivering the services across the stated United Kingdom and international locations.

This award provides a clear example of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency’s demand for a substantial, organisation-wide Microsoft licensing and support arrangement delivered through a framework call-off. Businesses considering future work with this buyer would need credible capability in Microsoft enterprise licensing, software procurement, licence management and associated technical support. They should be able to serve a public-sector organisation across the United Kingdom and a range of international locations, while managing a sizeable, multi-year service requirement. The opportunity was marked as suitable for SMEs, so a smaller specialist provider could be relevant where it can demonstrate the required Microsoft expertise, operational capacity and framework access.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Microsoft Enterprise, Licensing and Associated Support

Notice Description

Microsoft Enterprise, Licensing and Associated Support from 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2029.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9c7309ae-66bb-4cb7-be1c-afbbef48f568
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d1be62e-ace9-426c-9e44-e67fdae02fa3
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

CPV Codes

30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,310,665 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,310,665 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 May 20264 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jul 2026 - 30 Jun 2029 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
Maritime & Coastguard Agency
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO15 1EG
Postcode Area
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Banister & Polygon
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Ultima Business Solutions

Further Information

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