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Microsoft Enterprise Agreement

BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL

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12 Jun 2025 at 09:29

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement contract titled "Microsoft Enterprise Agreement" awarded by Bath and North East Somerset Council focuses on IT services, including consulting, software development, Internet, and support, under the CPV classification code 72000000. The contracting process has reached the award stage, with Ultima Business Solutions Ltd securing the contract valued at £3,633,663.72. This tender falls under the goods category and is applicable to the region of England, United Kingdom. The award was finalised on 30th April 2025, and the contract period is set from 1st July 2025 to 30th June 2028, following the closure of the tender period on 30th April 2025.

This procurement process offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those providing Microsoft licensing and software solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises may find this tender suitable, given the Council's focus on inclusivity for SMEs. The method of procurement categorised as "Other -" suggests an agile approach in selecting providers, potentially lowering entry barriers for competitive firms with innovative solutions. Companies that have established expertise in IT consultancy and software development stand a chance to expand their business footprint by engaging with public sector contracts like this.

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Notice Title

Microsoft Enterprise Agreement

Notice Description

Microsoft Licence agreement as part of the CCS Aggregation

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d6b6964b-61ca-43a5-b1aa-4a2d8ed32866
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c16b6d00-f7a4-45fc-96fe-3bdba226896e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,633,663 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,633,663 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 20259 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 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
BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KEYNSHAM
Postcode
BS31 1FS
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Bath and North East Somerset
Electoral Ward
Keynsham North
Westminster Constituency
North East Somerset and Hanham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ULTIMA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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