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Provision of Microsoft0 Licenses & Related Services

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE & MILTON KEYNES FIRE AUTHORITY

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17 Nov 2025 at 10:15

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Buckinghamshire & Milton Keynes Fire Authority as the buying organisation, with the aim of acquiring Microsoft Licenses and related services. This contract falls under the industry category of license management software, identified by CPV code 48218000. The contract, valued at £743,000, is set at the location with postal code HP20 1BD in Aylesbury, England. The procurement stage is complete, with an award date of 17 November 2025, marking the conclusion of the tender process. The procurement was conducted as a call-off from the CCS Framework RM6098, employing a selective method typical of framework agreements, and the contract period spans from 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2028.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software licensing and management services, particularly those capable of operating within established procurement frameworks. Although the opportunity has been awarded to SoftwareOne UK Limited, large-scale companies with expertise in technology products and associated services could benefit from similar future contracts. While SMEs and VCSEs were not specifically highlighted for suitability in this tender, understanding the buyer's requirements and framework agreements used can provide insights for businesses aiming to engage with public procurement opportunities in the technology sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of Microsoft0 Licenses & Related Services

Notice Description

This Notice is to confirm the award of the Call-Off Contract following an aggregated further competition reference NFC193 Provision of Microsoft Licenses & Related Services under CCS Framework RM6098 Provision of Technology Products & Associated Services 2 Lot 4. This call-off contract subject to PCR2015 rules in accordance with the CCS framework RM6098.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ebbf3108-2f44-44c7-bf71-d1c1a6a4ae82
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a21f2d6-a924-4913-9f72-81f145a88c7b
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48218000 - License management software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£743,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£743,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Nov 20253 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
BUCKINGHAMSHIRE & MILTON KEYNES FIRE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Ronda Smith
Contact Email
rondasmith@bucksfire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
07969484031

Buyer Location

Locality
AYLESBURY
Postcode
HP20 1BD
Post Town
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Aylesbury East
Westminster Constituency
Aylesbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTWAREONE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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