Planning

Microsoft Enterprise subscription

WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL

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PlanningUpdate

23 May 2025 at 16:26

Planning

23 May 2025 at 16:21

Summary of the contracting process

Westmorland and Furness Council is in the planning stage of a public procurement process for a contract titled "Microsoft Enterprise subscription," aimed at acquiring license management software and subscription services. This procurement, classified under the industry of services, takes place within the UKD1 region of the United Kingdom. The total estimated contract value is £2,000,000 with a gross potential amount of £2,400,000. The procurement process is being conducted using an open procedure, and a future notice is expected to be announced by 1st March 2026, leading up to a contract period from 1st August 2026 to 31st July 2030. The planning updates were published on 23rd May 2025.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in software licensing and subscription services, to expand their offerings in the public sector. The open procurement approach allows for extensive competition, with suitability considerations given to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). As such, technology firms with expertise in Microsoft Enterprise solutions in the UKD region should consider participating to enhance their market presence and secure a long-term government contract.

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Notice Title

Microsoft Enterprise subscription

Notice Description

Microsoft Enterprise subscriptions

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0524dc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027072-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

48218000 - License management software package

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Mar 20266 days to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2030 4-5 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
WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement.mailbox.waf@cumbria.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
KENDAL
Postcode
LA9 4DQ
Post Town
Lancaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD14 Westmorland and Furness
Delivery Location
TLD1 Cumbria

Local Authority
Westmorland and Furness
Electoral Ward
Kendal Strickland and Fell
Westminster Constituency
Westmorland and Lonsdale

Further Information

Notice Documents

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