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Microsoft Licensing Solutions Partner and Enterprise Agreement

Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office

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27 Mar 2025 at 12:37

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Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has concluded the procurement process for its Microsoft Licensing Solutions Partner and Enterprise Agreement, categorised under software packages and information systems (CPV 48000000). This process, conducted as a call-off competition under the Crown Commercial Services Technology Products and Services (TEPAS) 2 Framework, was valued at £67,080,000. The contract period begins on 1st April 2025 and ends on 31st March 2029. The procurement stage has reached the award phase, with the contract awarded to Boxxe Ltd. The procurement method involved a selective process. The service delivery locations include the UK, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and beyond.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for entities within the software and information systems industry to engage with a high-profile government department, potentially enhancing their market presence and reputation. Large-scale companies like Boxxe Ltd stand to benefit from the scale and stability of the contract; however, SMEs and VCSEs should also take note of similar opportunities in future tenders to leverage frameworks like TEPAS 2 for business growth. This contract's expansive geographic scope provides diverse operational opportunities, encouraging businesses across various locales and scales to explore public sector contracts actively.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Microsoft Licensing Solutions Partner and Enterprise Agreement

Notice Description

Procurement of the FCDO's Microsoft Licensing Solutions Partner (LSP) and Enterprise Agreement. Procured as a Call-Off Competition under the Crown Commercial Services (CCS) Technology Products and Services (TEPAS) 2 Framework.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c6740786-cbbc-49e2-991f-23b959fda93d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d815df86-2224-4173-a487-25cb0df42c47
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£67,080,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£67,080,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
YORK
Postcode
YO31 7RE
Postcode Area
York
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE21 York
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
York
Electoral Ward
Guildhall
Westminster Constituency
York Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Boxxe Ltd

Further Information

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