Planning

Microsoft Enterprise Agreement

STOCKPORT METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

21 May 2025 at 14:07

Summary of the contracting process

Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council is initiating a procurement process for a Microsoft Enterprise Agreement, which involves organisation-wide Microsoft Enterprise Licensing. This procurement falls under the services industry category, specifically relating to software packages and information systems, as well as software support services. The contracting process is currently in the planning stage, with the applicable legal framework indicated as the 2023/54 UKPGA. The location for the delivery of these services is within the UKD3 region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method is selective, utilising a pre-Procurement Act commercial tool. The contract is scheduled to commence on 1st October 2026 and conclude on 30th September 2029.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software package and information system services, particularly those with existing frameworks or relationships pertaining to governmental software solutions. Companies experienced in providing enterprise-level software licensing and support services could particularly benefit from engaging in this contracting process, potentially establishing or expanding their footprint within the public sector. Businesses well-suited for this tender will ideally be adept with selective procurement processes and familiar with working within pre-established frameworks, like the KCS Y23065 for software products and associated services.

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Notice Title

Microsoft Enterprise Agreement

Notice Description

Organisation wide Microsoft Enterprise Licensing

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051b51
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024082-2025
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

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72261000 - Software support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
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 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STOCKPORT METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@star-procurement.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
STOCKPORT
Postcode
SK1 3XE
Post Town
Stockport
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD35 Greater Manchester South East
Delivery Location
TLD3 Greater Manchester

Local Authority
Stockport
Electoral Ward
Brinnington & Stockport Central
Westminster Constituency
Stockport

Further Information

Notice Documents

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