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WSFT - IT - Microsoft Enterprise Agreement Licenses

WEST SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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19 Mar 2026 at 10:24

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was conducted by West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust, which aimed to acquire Microsoft Enterprise Agreement Licences under the framework agreement provided by the Crown Commercial Service. The tender, classified under the IT software package industry category, covers services and is facilitated through a selective procurement method. Located at Hardwick Lane, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 2QZ, United Kingdom, the procurement process concluded its tender period on 13 October 2025. Later awarded on 13 January 2026 with a contract period from 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2028, the contract with Bytes Software Services Limited totals a value of £2,213,180.04 GBP.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for large-scale enterprises specialising in software solutions. As a participant in the Crown Commercial Service aggregation, businesses partaking in such opportunities can achieve favourable pricing through economies of scale. While the competitive landscape may not be conducive for SMEs or VCSEs, due to the suitability constraints, companies with established frameworks and capacity to deliver extensive IT packages will find this contract aligns well with their strategic ambitions to expand service offerings within the public sector landscape.

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Notice Title

WSFT - IT - Microsoft Enterprise Agreement Licenses

Notice Description

The Crown Commercial Service provides public sector buyers the opportunity to participate in regular aggregation opportunities, to benefit from the best possible prices achieved through economies of scale. West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust participated in the Microsoft Aggregation (NFC193), purchasing Microsoft licenses.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ccc92c71-120d-48ee-988b-8d112d18345d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6dd0e134-89cd-4bdb-8bfa-3cd6d2b18391
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

48517000 - IT software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,213,180 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,213,180 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
13 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jan 20262 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 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
WEST SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BURY ST EDMUNDS
Postcode
IP33 2QZ
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH64 West Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
West Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Southgate
Westminster Constituency
Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BYTES SOFTWARE SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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