Planning

Microsoft Enterprise Subscription Renewal (ESA) M365 Licences

TRAFFORD COUNCIL

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Planning

21 May 2025 at 13:32

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Trafford Council, a sub-central government public authority based in Manchester, is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for renewing its Microsoft Enterprise Subscription Agreement M365 Licences. The procurement is categorised under software support services, located in the region UKD3, United Kingdom. The planned contract period will commence on 1st July 2025 and is set to terminate on 30th June 2028. With a projected gross value of £3,721,755, the selective procurement method is employed, utilising a pre-Procurement Act commercial tool.

This tender represents a catalysing opportunity for businesses involved in software support and those who specialise in IT solutions, particularly those with expertise in Microsoft products. Companies with experience in managing large-scale software licensing and digital strategy implementation will find this process especially well-suited to them. It provides a significant chance for expansion and establishing a long-term partnership with a notable public authority like Trafford Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Microsoft Enterprise Subscription Renewal (ESA) M365 Licences

Notice Description

Microsoft Enterprise Agreement and the purchase of software licenses to enable Trafford to deliver its digital strategy and continue business as usual access to M365 product suite

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051b11
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024000-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Using pre-Procurement Act commercial tool
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72261000 - Software support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,101,463 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2028 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
TRAFFORD COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@star-procurement.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M32 0TH
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Local Authority
Trafford
Electoral Ward
Gorse Hill & Cornbrook
Westminster Constituency
Stretford and Urmston

Further Information

Notice Documents

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