Planning

Supply of Microsoft Licensing Solutions Provider

DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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PlanningUpdate

05 Dec 2025 at 16:16

Planning

14 Apr 2025 at 07:32

Summary of the contracting process

Derbyshire County Council is engaging in a public procurement process to appoint a Microsoft Licensing Solutions Provider for the supply of software and associated services. This tender corresponds to the "Supply of Microsoft Licensing Solutions Provider" with a notable industry focus on software packages and IT services, including consulting and support. The procurement project is currently in the planning stage, with a pipeline notice published in December 2025, and communication regarding another planned notice is expected by August 2026. The anticipated contract, valued at £12,000,000, will cover services delivered in the United Kingdom, specifically within the UKF1 region. Businesses aiming to participate should prepare for an operational period commencing on 1st April 2027 and concluding on 1st April 2030.

This procurement presents a robust opportunity for businesses offering IT solutions, particularly those specialising in Microsoft licensing and IT consulting. Suitable contenders include registered Licence Solutions Providers capable of handling large-scale software package implementations and providing ongoing IT support. The extended contract period allows for long-term engagement, fostering stable business growth and consistent revenue streams. Companies with a regional presence or experience dealing with public authorities like Derbyshire County Council may find themselves well-positioned to deliver competitive bids.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of Microsoft Licensing Solutions Provider

Notice Description

The Council is looking to appoint a registered Licence Solutions Provider ("LSP") for the supply of its Microsoft licensing and other ad hoc licensing and associated services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050208
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080322-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Dec 20252 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Aug 20268 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 1 Apr 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
countyprocurementcompliance.team@derbyshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MATLOCK
Postcode
DE4 3AG
Post Town
Derby
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF13 South and West Derbyshire
Delivery Location
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire

Local Authority
Derbyshire Dales
Electoral Ward
Matlock West
Westminster Constituency
Derbyshire Dales

Further Information

Notice Documents

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