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Microsoft Partner Contract CMA

COMPETITION AND MARKETS AUTHORITY

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Summary of the contracting process

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) in London is the buying organisation for a completed procurement titled "Microsoft Partner Contract CMA," focusing on industry-specific software packages. The procurement falls under the services industry category and involves a contract with a total value of £7,500,000. The procurement process was conducted through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 22nd January 2026, with the specified contract period running from 1st March 2026 to 28th February 2029. The procurement is applicable for the United Kingdom location and is particularly suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

This contract presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs specialising in delivering industry-specific software solutions. Bytes Software Services Limited, recognised as an SME, has been awarded the contract, highlighting the prospects for similar scale companies to compete in such procurement processes. The contract duration provides an extended period of collaboration and potential for long-term strategic relationships, promoting stability and growth for businesses capable of delivering high-quality software services tailored to the needs of government authorities like the CMA.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Microsoft Partner Contract CMA

Notice Description

Microsoft Partner Contract CMA

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-eb30f19b-01e0-4c50-9270-c05a526b540c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77492f70-f1a7-4d0e-9902-34b866fd8c56
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£7,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jan 20265 months ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 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
COMPETITION AND MARKETS AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
WC1B 4AD
Post Town
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Bloomsbury
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BYTES SOFTWARE SERVICES

Further Information

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