Planning

ICT - Microsoft Licences

ISLE OF WIGHT COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

PlanningUpdate

21 Jan 2026 at 15:55

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Planning

23 May 2025 at 16:44

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Isle of Wight Council, in collaboration with the Crown Commercial Service, is planning a procurement process for the acquisition of Microsoft licences. This procurement is under the framework agreement and falls within the industry categories of software package and information systems, as well as IT services such as consulting and software development. The contract, valued at approximately £1.7 million, is expected to commence on 1st July 2026 and conclude by 1st July 2029. This planned procurement is currently in the planning update stage, with details last updated on 21st January 2026, and it will benefit from a selective procurement method aiming at competitiveness and transparency. Interested businesses should note the geographic focus on the UKJ34 region, specifically Newport, United Kingdom.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services and software provision to partner with a public authority of sub-central government stature. The procurement process promotes competitiveness, making it ideal for SMEs looking to enhance their portfolio and gain a foothold in the public sector market. Companies with expertise in Microsoft software, support services, and IT consultation are particularly well-positioned to benefit from such a project. The contract's extended duration also offers sustained business and revenue growth potential over three years, providing a stable platform to showcase technical capability and service reliability.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ICT - Microsoft Licences

Notice Description

Procurement of the Microsoft licences used by the Isle of Wight Council

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0524fc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005448-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Award under framework
Tender Suitability
SME
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

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,700,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
23 May 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 1 Jul 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
ISLE OF WIGHT COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

Contact Name
Mrs Lucy Chandler
Contact Email
lucy.chandler@iow.gov.uk, procurementassuranceandgovernance@crowncommercial.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+441983821000

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
PO30 1UD
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLJ34 Isle of Wight
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Further Information

Notice Documents

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