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Microsoft Licences

GOVERNMENT PROPERTY AGENCY

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12 Jun 2025 at 11:00

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11 Jun 2025 at 12:52

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the Government Property Agency in the United Kingdom focuses on acquiring Microsoft licences, classified under point-of-sale software packages, with Bytes Software Services Limited as the active supplier. This contract has been updated with ongoing award revisions on 12th June 2025, and initially signed on 25th March 2025. The goods-related procurement follows a tender initiation type, entailing Microsoft licences with a contract period extending until 24th March 2028. Serving regions across the UK, this procurement falls within the industry category of software wholesale and is directed by the Government Property Agency, based in Birmingham. The procurement process is managed via limited procedures under the Crown Commercial Services framework, and no prior publication of a call for competition was issued.

This tender presents notable opportunities for businesses specialising in software provision and management, particularly those that can supply and manage Microsoft software licences. Shaping the landscape for firms involved in technology solutions, companies such as Bytes Software Services Limited, which already plays a role, are prime candidates due to their experience in handling large-scale software contracts. With the procurement focusing on social value and cost optimisation, firms capable of delivering competitive pricing and quality solutions in software services are encouraged to consider participation under similar processes in the future. This contract enhances the reach and influence for suppliers catering to public sector software requirements across various regions within the UK.

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Notice Title

Microsoft Licences

Notice Description

Microsoft licences for various applications

Procurement Information

Use of CCS Framework

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0546b2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031847-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48110000 - Point of sale (POS) software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,259,150 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GOVERNMENT PROPERTY AGENCY
Contact Name
Anna-Marie De-Castro
Contact Email
anna-marie.decastro@gpa.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B2 4BJ
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BYTES SOFTWARE SERVICES

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