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MACC Agreement for Microsoft Azure Consumption

BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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18 Feb 2026 at 15:39

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council, centres around a direct award for a MACC Agreement concerning Microsoft Azure Consumption. The project, classified under information technology services, offers extensive delivery options, including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. Currently at the award stage, the contract is valued at £1,880,051 and spans from 1st February 2026 to 31st January 2029. The completion of the tender process on 31st January 2026, with contracting beginning in February, indicates efficient procurement management, and it is geared towards meeting both SME and VCSE suitability requirements.

This tender presents potential business growth avenues specifically for large organisations with expertise in IT services, although SMEs and VCSEs can also find opportunities given the delivery scope and criteria set by Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council. As Insight Direct (UK) Ltd has been awarded the contract, businesses in similar lines of service and capability may benchmark their offerings to position for similar opportunities. The direct procurement method ensures streamlined engagement between the council and IT service providers, fostering competitiveness and innovation in the sector.

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Notice Title

MACC Agreement for Microsoft Azure Consumption

Notice Description

MACC Agreement for Microsoft Azure Consumption CCS RM6098 Technology Products & Associated Services 2

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bc586d4b-1c4d-4f49-be1b-d6e1130661ba
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40083c4d-2d42-4581-afe6-5bd054eb500c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,880,051 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,880,051 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jan 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 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
BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE
Postcode
S70 2TA
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE33 Barnsley
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Barnsley
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Barnsley North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INSIGHT DIRECT (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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