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Microsoft A5 Licences

THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON

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27 Jun 2025 at 15:42

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement for Microsoft A5 Licences by The Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London has been completed, with the direct award of the contract to SOFTCAT PLC. This procurement process was conducted without competition due to its below-threshold nature. The procurement method utilised was a direct approach, as specified by the legal basis under UK Public General Acts 2023/54. This contract, specifically for Microsoft CSP licensing essential to the running of a school’s core Office/Microsoft 365 services, falls under the "goods" category. It is structured as a single lot, with the contract period starting on 26th June 2025 and concluding on 31st August 2025. The City of London serves as the principal location for this initiative.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses skilled in software and IT services, particularly those adept in managing large-scale software licensing packages. With the existing contract awarded to a large enterprise like SOFTCAT PLC, similar companies that possess capabilities in delivering comprehensive licensing solutions and services could find potential growth in participating in such public sector contracts. Although this contract was awarded through a direct procurement method, understanding the needs of government bodies like the City of London could position businesses well for future IT procurements, enhancing their portfolios and expanding market reach within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Microsoft A5 Licences

Notice Description

Microsoft CSP licensing for our Office/Microsoft 365 core services which are essential to the running of the school.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055576
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035911-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48218000 - License management software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£48,271 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
25 Jun 2025 - 31 Aug 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ajibola.akingbade@cityoflondon.gov.uk
Contact Phone
020 7606 3030

Buyer Location

Locality
CITY OF LONDON
Postcode
EC2P 2EJ
Post Town
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Clerkenwell
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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