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Microsoft Licencing Renewal

ST ALBANS CITY & DISTRICT

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10 Mar 2026 at 16:38

Summary of the contracting process

St Albans City & District has completed a procurement process titled "Microsoft Licencing Renewal," focusing on the renewal of software packages and information systems, with a value of £354,000. The procurement falls within the services industry category and is located in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The process was conducted through a selective procurement method by calling-off from a framework agreement. The award was made to Bytes Software Services on 25 November 2025, with the contract set to begin on 1 April 2026 and conclude on 31 March 2029.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in software licensing and information systems, particularly those with experience in servicing public sector organisations. Although the procurement was completed, similar opportunities could arise for businesses capable of delivering large-scale IT services to government bodies. Though Bytes Software Services, a large-scale enterprise, was successful, small and medium enterprises may also find prospects in sub-contracting or participating in future selective tender processes within the framework agreements.

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Notice Title

Microsoft Licencing Renewal

Notice Description

The council currently makes use of the Microsoft product set utilising desktop and server operating system and associated tools.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ca9034d7-14ad-49c6-8d42-dc42fc3b64be
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20b5187f-156f-4ba7-8c77-9dd026d67308
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£354,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£354,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
11 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Nov 20253 months ago
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
ST ALBANS CITY & DISTRICT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ST ALBANS
Postcode
AL1 3JE
Post Town
St Albans
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH27 South West Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
St Albans
Electoral Ward
St Peters
Westminster Constituency
St Albans

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BYTES SOFTWARE SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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