Planning

Microsoft M365 Licencing

BRACKNELL FOREST BOROUGH COUNCIL

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PlanningUpdate

26 Nov 2025 at 12:11

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Planning

16 Apr 2025 at 13:03

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Bracknell Forest Borough Council is planning to procure new Microsoft M365 enterprise licensing to support its administrative software requirements. This procurement falls under the software package and information systems category and is valued at approximately £3,000,000. The contract will span three years, from 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2029, with delivery located within the UKJ11 region. Currently in the planning stage, the Council intends to utilize existing frameworks to efficiently access eligible Microsoft resellers, negating the need for a separate tender notice publication. A contract award notice is anticipated in March 2026 following the compliant call-off process from the framework.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specializing in Microsoft enterprise solutions to secure a significant contract over a three-year period. Companies that are well-suited to offer services through established frameworks will find this project particularly advantageous. Additionally, businesses that can demonstrate robust capabilities in the provision of licensed software packages and have existing frameworks partnerships may leverage this opportunity to expand their client base and revenue streams with a respected public sector body. The procurement process, by not requiring a separate tender notice, streamlines the engagement for existing framework resellers, promoting efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Microsoft M365 Licencing

Notice Description

The Council will be sourcing new Microsoft M365 enterprise licencing to operate its administrative software, with a contract period of 3 years. The Council intends to consider available frameworks in order to access eligible Microsoft resellers

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050417
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077199-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
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

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Nov 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
20 Mar 20264 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2029 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
BRACKNELL FOREST BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement.team@bracknell-forest.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRACKNELL
Postcode
RG12 1JD
Post Town
Reading
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ15 Berkshire East
Delivery Location
TLJ11 Berkshire
Local Authority
Bracknell Forest
Electoral Ward
Town Centre & The Parks
Westminster Constituency
Bracknell

Further Information

Notice Documents

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