Planning

Microsoft ESA Licences

LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK

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Planning

26 May 2025 at 10:39

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Southwark is planning a procurement process for Microsoft Enterprise Agreement licences, excluding Azure products. This notice serves as preparation for a future tender, expected to be announced by 3rd November 2025. The procurement falls under the goods category and is above the threshold amount, indicating significance. The contract, valued at £9,000,000, will cover a period from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, and businesses interested in software packages, specifically real-time operating systems, will find opportunities in this area.

This upcoming tender presents substantial growth opportunities for firms specialising in information technology and software services, particularly those with experience in real-time operating systems. Companies that can provide robust solutions for large-scale agreements, like those involving enterprise-level software, will be well-suited to compete. The London Borough of Southwark operates as a sub-central government authority, enhancing the credibility and scope of the potential contract. Companies looking to expand their footprint within the public sector will benefit from engaging in this competitive process.

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Notice Title

Microsoft ESA Licences

Notice Description

'PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A PIPELINE NOTICE - NOT LIVE TENDER OPPORTUNITY - TENDER NOTICE TO FOLLOW'. The forthcoming opportunity relates to Microsoft Enterprise Agreement (all MS products except Azure)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05263b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027469-2025
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

48627000 - Real-time operating system software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£9,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 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
LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK
Contact Name
Mrs Katerina Athanasiadou
Contact Email
katerina.athanasiadou@southwark.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2075252281

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 2QH
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
London Bridge & West Bermondsey
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

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