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Microsoft (M365) Licenses, Azure Consumption and Other Licenses

HEALTH RESEARCH AUTHORITY

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12 Jun 2025 at 08:54

Summary of the contracting process

The Health Research Authority, based in London, England, has successfully completed a selective procurement process for the provision of Microsoft 365 licenses, Azure Consumption services, and other licenses, valued at £1.8 million. This procurement was conducted through a call-off from a framework agreement with a focus on IT software packages and consultancy services. The tender process concluded with an award dated 20th March 2025, and the contract commenced on 13th May 2025, running until 31st May 2028. Although this procurement is in the 'award' stage, details of the award were published on 12th June 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for IT businesses specialising in software licensing and cloud services, particularly those adept in Microsoft technologies. The awarded supplier, Trustmarque, indicates the procurement's suitability for large-scale companies capable of delivering robust IT services and support. Such tenders can serve as substantial growth catalysts for businesses seeking to expand their portfolio in the public sector by securing long-term, high-value contracts with prominent health and research authorities in the UK.

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Notice Title

Microsoft (M365) Licenses, Azure Consumption and Other Licenses

Notice Description

Provision of Microsoft 365 Licenses, Azure Consumption Services and Other Licenses - including management services and M365 backup solution.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1fb4de33-56c5-4f50-9f18-28a84eec9ddf
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
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

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


CPV Codes

48517000 - IT software package

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,800,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
12 May 2025 - 31 May 2028 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
HEALTH RESEARCH AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Laura Heal
Contact Email
commercial@hra.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
02071048157

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 6LH
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
St George's
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TRUSTMARQUE

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