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Provision of Microsoft EA Renewal

OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS

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Award

03 Nov 2025 at 15:16

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Office for National Statistics (ONS), located in Newport, Wales, has completed the procurement process for the renewal of its Microsoft Enterprise Agreement (EA), identified by tender ID CS-25-212. The procurement falls under the software package and information systems industry category, with a total contract value of approximately £16 million. Using a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, ONS awarded the contract to Boxxe Limited on 3rd October 2025. The contract period begins on 1st November 2025 and extends until 31st October 2028, allowing for the continuous provision of various software packages across the ONS. This award was published on 3rd November 2025, marking the completion of the award stage of this procurement process.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software solutions and IT services. Companies like Boxxe Limited, which are experienced in delivering complex software packages, are ideally positioned to benefit from such procurements. The procurement, by facilitating the renewal of essential software agreements, supports business growth within the tech industry, particularly for firms capable of managing and implementing high-value contracts. While the current contract has been awarded, similar future opportunities could be well-suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) eager to expand their portfolio in public sector IT projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Microsoft EA Renewal

Notice Description

Provision of Microsoft EA - Renewal of all MS across ONS

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e68069b3-40f1-42fe-9e84-68449fb7795f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2f4a2d9-6cef-40a1-a3b2-46b85abfd27a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
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

48100000 - Industry specific software package

48200000 - Networking, Internet and intranet software package

48300000 - Document creation, drawing, imaging, scheduling and productivity software package

48400000 - Business transaction and personal business software package

48500000 - Communication and multimedia software package

48600000 - Database and operating software package

48700000 - Software package utilities

48800000 - Information systems and servers

48900000 - Miscellaneous software package and computer systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£14,443,804 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£16,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2028 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
OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS
Contact Name
Matthew Owen
Contact Email
matthew.owen@ons.gov.uk
Contact Phone
07900562579

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
NP10 8XG
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Newport
Electoral Ward
Tredegar Park and Marshfield
Westminster Constituency
Newport West and Islwyn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BOXXE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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