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Microsoft M365 E3 Enterprise Licensing Agreement

CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL

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13 May 2026 at 10:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Microsoft M365 E3 Enterprise Licensing Agreement" was managed by the City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council, with the process facilitated by Crown Commercial Services. This contract falls under the IT services category, specifically covering consulting, software development, internet, and support, and is designated with the CPV code 72000000. The procurement method employed was a selective, restricted procedure. The contract, valued at £5,864,416.92, was awarded to SoftwareOne UK Limited. The procurement process reached the award stage as of 13th May 2026, with the contract period spanning from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029, covering the Yorkshire and the Humber region.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth, particularly for large enterprises specialising in IT services. Organisations capable of providing comprehensive software solutions, with a focus on Microsoft products, may benefit from pursuing similar future opportunities. The procurement strategy adopted emphasises a selective approach, favouring businesses with established credentials and the capacity to manage extensive licensing agreements. Although the current procurement does not target SMEs or VCSEs, future opportunities in this domain may exist for businesses offering niche or complementary services, enabling market diversification and the potential for scaling operations.

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Notice Title

Microsoft M365 E3 Enterprise Licensing Agreement

Notice Description

Purchase of Microsoft Licenses and related services for the Council's use of Microsoft end user software products. Procurement process was undertaken by Crown Commercial Services via the Aggregated NFC157 route under RM6068 Technology Products & Associated Services (TePAS)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-abda92d4-ce2e-4dc1-9d01-3206ce885478
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0aeb3e5-5dc3-4a47-a11a-a2aee5331ef6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,864,416 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
14 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 May 2026Yesterday
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRADFORD
Postcode
BD1 1HX
Post Town
Bradford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE41 Bradford
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Bradford West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTWAREONE

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