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Perpetual Licences

QVH - COMMERCE & FINANCE

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13 Apr 2026 at 14:27

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by QVH - Commerce & Finance, located in East Grinstead, United Kingdom, has reached the award stage for the tender titled "Perpetual Licences." This tender falls under the industry category of "License management software package" with the Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV) code 48218000. The procurement involved the acquisition of Microsoft Data Centre Server licenses, specifically for Microsoft Windows Server Operating Systems and Hyper-V, on a perpetual basis with no ongoing costs. The procurement method utilised was selective, as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender was officially completed with a contract period from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027. Key dates included the tender period ending on 26th March 2026 and the award being published on 13th April 2026.

This tender creates an opportunity for large-sized businesses with expertise in software licensing and IT infrastructure to secure long-term revenue through ongoing service provision and potential software updates or complementary services. Although the procurement specifically involved a selective method limiting SME and VCSE participation, businesses equipped to fulfil such contracts can leverage this high-value opportunity to fortify relationships with public sector entities and enhance their portfolio in the UK market, particularly within the technology industry focused on data centre and server management solutions.

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Notice Title

Perpetual Licences

Notice Description

Microsoft Data Centre Server licenses, this will cover the use of Microsoft Windows Server Operating Systems and the use of hyper-V. These are perpetual licences with no ongoing costs

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b9d8eaf4-50d6-4db9-be50-0929b0390a01
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4da7ec48-8b9c-40da-8c40-80dec0098d70
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48218000 - License management software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£112,219 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£112,219 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
26 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 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
QVH - COMMERCE & FINANCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EAST GRINSTEAD
Postcode
RH19 3DZ
Post Town
Redhill
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ28 West Sussex (North East)
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Mid Sussex
Electoral Ward
East Grinstead Ashplats
Westminster Constituency
East Grinstead and Uckfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INSIGHT DIRECT (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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