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Microsoft Enterprise, Licensing and Associated Support

MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

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24 Jul 2026 at 10:39

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Summary of the contracting process

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has completed the tender process for "Microsoft Enterprise, Licensing and Associated Support," which falls within the services category, specifically office and computing machinery. The procurement, valued at £5,310,665.72, utilised a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement and spans various regions including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom. The tender concluded on 5th May 2026, and the contract is set to run from 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2029. The award phase began on 22nd May 2026, with the official notice published on 24th July 2026.

This contract offers significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly in the SME sector, as indicated by the suitability criteria. Companies specialising in computing services and supplies, especially those capable of providing enterprise-level Microsoft solutions, will find multiple avenues for expansion through similar contracts. Given the MCA's role and the strategic importance of robust IT infrastructure, businesses with expertise in licensing and support services can enhance their market presence and build longstanding relationships with government agencies.

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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
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All Stages
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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 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
5 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 May 20262 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 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
MCA - MARITIME AND 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
Post Town
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

Notice Documents

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