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The Provision of Microsoft Enterprise Subscription Agreement

HEALTH & SAFETY EXECUTIVE

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21 Apr 2026 at 14:17

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process detailed here pertains to the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) acquiring Microsoft licenses, as facilitated by the Crown Commercial Service. The contract, titled "The Provision of Microsoft Enterprise Subscription Agreement," falls under the industry category of software packages and information systems. HSE's participation in the Microsoft Aggregation (NFC193) was completed on the 5th of March, 2026 and awarded on the 21st of April, 2026. This tender spans various locations including England, Scotland, and Wales within the United Kingdom. The procurement method employed is selective, utilising a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract is set to commence on the 21st of April, 2026, and will conclude on the 20th of April, 2029.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software services to engage with public sector contracts, thus potentially boosting their growth. With a contract value of £6,468,630.75, the awarded supplier, Bytes Software Services Limited, exemplifies the potential for large-scale suppliers to benefit from economies of scale in this sector. Although tailored primarily for larger entities, there is provision for small and medium-sized enterprises to also explore participation in similar aggregation opportunities. Businesses acquainted with framework agreements and selective procurement processes will find this an attractive pathway to expanding their market presence across the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Provision of Microsoft Enterprise Subscription Agreement

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. HSE participated in the Microsoft Aggregation (NFC193), purchasing Microsoft licenses.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-df856474-5021-4e3e-8677-5a646dfeb004
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6835229f-ce59-4d2c-a29e-86fb4c1ad8ef
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
SME
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
£6,468,630 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£6,468,630 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
13 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
20 Apr 2026 - 20 Apr 2029 3-4 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
HEALTH & SAFETY EXECUTIVE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BOOTLE
Postcode
L20 7HS
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD73 Sefton
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), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Sefton
Electoral Ward
Linacre
Westminster Constituency
Bootle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BYTES SOFTWARE SERVICES

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