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Procurement of Microsoft Office Licenses

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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12 Aug 2025 at 11:36

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council, based in Leicester, has completed a procurement process titled "Procurement of Microsoft Office Licenses" for use with MasterGov software. This procurement, categorised under 'goods,' relates to software packages and information systems. The procurement method was direct, below the threshold without competition, and it reached completion at the award stage on 12 August 2025. The successful supplier was DEF Software Limited, an SME located in Sunderland. The contract, valued at £34,763 excluding VAT, commenced on 14 August 2025 and is set to end on 13 August 2026. The legal basis for the procurement process is provided under UK Law 2023/54.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in software provision and services, particularly those that are capable of directly supplying government-grade software solutions. Companies that specialise in IT infrastructure support and license distribution, especially SMEs, may find similar contracts lucrative for expansion into the public sector. Additionally, businesses considering future bids could leverage expertise in navigating direct procurement processes, which may enhance their competitive edge in securing government contracts. Responses to such tenders could pave the way for long-term partnerships with public authorities, fostering substantial business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Procurement of Microsoft Office Licenses

Notice Description

Procurement of Microsoft Office Licenses for use with MasterGov software.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058603
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047994-2025
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£34,763 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
13 Aug 2025 - 13 Aug 2026 6-12 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
LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commissioning.support@leics.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE3 8RA
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Glenfield Faire
Westminster Constituency
Mid Leicestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DEF SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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