M365 A5 Unified Edu Sub Per User

THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was led by The Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London, focusing on acquiring Microsoft CSP licensing for Office/Microsoft 365 core services, crucial for the operation of the school system. The procurement, classified under public authority - sub-central government, was conducted through a direct method, labelled as "Below threshold - without competition." This contract, titled "M365 A5 Unified Edu Sub Per User," falls under the industry category of goods, specifically license management software. The contracting process reached the Award stage, with key dates including the contract signing on 23rd June 2025 and its execution period from 25th June to 2nd August 2025. The buyer operates from City of London, while the awarded supplier, Softcat PLC, is located in Marlow, United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in licensing and software management, particularly those proficient in Microsoft solutions. Large enterprises with established capabilities to handle goods related to educational technology infrastructure would find this contract appealing. While this procurement was awarded without competition, businesses in the sector should consider engaging with similar tenders to expand their footprint within public sector procurement, leveraging the opportunity to build contacts and influence future such procurements managed by public authorities such as The City of London.

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M365 A5 Unified Edu Sub Per User

THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

30th June 2025 14:12:31 PM
Contract Summary

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

Open Contracting ID

ocds-h6vhtk-05560e

Publication Source

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Procurement Stage

Award, Contract

Procurement Method

Direct

Procurement Method Details

Below Threshold - Without Competition

Procurement Category

N/A

Tender Suitability

Framework / DPS
Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

CPV Division(s)
Awarding Authority

THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON

Buyer Name

Buyer Email

ajibola.akingbade@cityoflondon.gov.uk

Buyer Phone

020 7606 3030

Buyer Address

PO Box 270

City of London

EC2P 2EJ

United Kingdom
Awarded Supplier(s)

Supplier Name(s)

SOFTCAT PLC

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M365 A5 Unified Edu Sub Per User

THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON

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