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06 Jul 2026 at 07:26

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02 Jul 2026 at 14:21

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit has finalised a procurement process for Microsoft Office 2024 Perpetual Licenses, awarding a contract to Insight Direct (UK) Limited. This initiative falls under the software package and information systems industry category, with procurement conducted through a selective method via the Crown Commercial Service framework agreement. The contract, worth £17,685.25, covers multiple regions, including the North East, North West, and Yorkshire and the Humber in the United Kingdom. The procurement reached its completion stage on 6th July 2026, with the services contract running from 18th June 2026 to 17th June 2027.

This procurement offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs, as highlighted in the suitability criteria. Companies specialising in software services could find competitive advantages given the specific industry focus and the procurement through a framework agreement, which generally implies a streamlined process for recognised suppliers. With the contractual period extending over a year, suppliers can benefit from stable demand, potentially paving the way for future collaborations and enhancements in their service offerings.

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Notice Title

NECS Microsoft Office 2024 Perpetual Licenses

Notice Description

NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) has awarded a contract for Microsoft Office 2024 Perpetual Licenses to Insight Direct (UK) Limited supplier on behalf of NHS North of England Commissioning Support Unit (NECS). This requirement has been procured via Direct Award via the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Technology Products & Associated Services 2 Lot 3: Software (RM6098)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a797cac4-c8a9-46ca-a9d2-38233276b207
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15ee458f-5904-4d47-ad66-3c24daffb252
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
£17,685 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£17,685 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
4 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jun 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
17 Jun 2026 - 17 Jun 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
EASTLEIGH
Postcode
SO50 5PB
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)
TLJ35 South Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Eastleigh
Electoral Ward
Eastleigh Central
Westminster Constituency
Eastleigh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INSIGHT DIRECT (UK

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