Planning

Microsoft Licensing

SALFORD CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

22 May 2025 at 14:21

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Salford City Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Microsoft Licensing," aimed at securing a multi-year Microsoft License agreement. The process focuses on the provision of software packages and information systems, categorised under goods. While still considering whether to utilise an existing framework or to initiate a tender, the council has identified the industry category as software systems, with delivery expected in the UK region, specifically UKD36. Important dates include the planned contract period starting on 1st June 2026 to 31st May 2029, with a possible extension until 2032. A future notice is expected by 1st January 2026.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses proficient in software licensing and IT services. Companies capable of providing comprehensive Microsoft software solutions are well-suited to compete for this contract. Those experienced in navigating framework agreements and public sector procurement regulations will be particularly advantageous, given the potential reliance on existing frameworks as per the 2015 or 2023 Procurement Act regulations. This contract presents a strategic avenue for businesses seeking to expand their foothold in the public sector by supporting essential IT system capabilities within a major city council's operations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Microsoft Licensing

Notice Description

Provision of a multi-year Microsoft License agreement. Salford City Council is currently considering options with respect to using an existing framework (under either the 2015 or 2023 Procurement Act regulations) or a tender. This will be confirmed following a review of the market and our requirements.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051e8c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025094-2025
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
Not specified
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 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 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
SALFORD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@salford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M27 5DA
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
TLD36 Greater Manchester North West
Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Swinton & Wardley
Westminster Constituency
Worsley and Eccles

Further Information

Notice Documents

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