Planning

Microsoft Licensing and Support

CROWN PROSECUTION SERVICE

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Planning

22 May 2025 at 12:53

Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Prosecution Service, a central government authority based in London, is initiating a procurement process for "Microsoft Licensing and Support." This process is currently in the planning stage, with a focus on renewing a 3-year Microsoft subscription licensing Enterprise Agreement. The contract, valued at approximately £11,000,000 excluding VAT, is set to cover the period from 1st October 2025 to 30th September 2028. The industry category for this procurement falls under IT services, including consulting, software development, and support. A planned communication notice is set for 1st July 2025, indicating upcoming tender opportunities. The procurement process is classified as above threshold and will require timely completion due to the business-critical nature of the contract for maintaining department-wide operations.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for businesses interested in IT service provision, particularly in areas related to software licensing and support. It is ideally suited to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) due to the suitability criteria specified. Engaging in this procurement could significantly enhance a company's portfolio by securing a substantial 3-year contract with a central government body, ensuring steady business growth and consistent revenue security over the contract period.

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Notice Title

Microsoft Licensing and Support

Notice Description

To renew the provision of a 3-year Microsoft subscription licensing Enterprise Agreement (EA) agreement and fix the unit price of MS licences to cover the period of 1st October 2025 to 30th September 2028 (length of a MS Enterprise Agreement). The current 3-year contract expires 30th September 2025 and as this is a business-critical requirement to maintain department wide operations, it is imperative that we have completed a procurement within this timeline.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051ddf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024883-2025
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£11,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2028 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
CROWN PROSECUTION SERVICE
Contact Name
Digital Software Team
Contact Email
commercialinbox@cps.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9EA
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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