Tender

Microsoft Licensing Solutions Partner Services

THE HEALTH AND CARE PROFESSIONS COUNCIL

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Tender

15 Sep 2025 at 13:41

Summary of the contracting process

The Health and Care Professions Council, located in London, has initiated an open procurement process to secure Microsoft Licensing Solutions Partner Services. The tender, titled "Microsoft Licensing Solutions Partner Services," falls under the industry category of license management software packages. The procurement stage is currently active with a closing date for tender submission on 15th October 2025, followed by the award decision on 30th October 2025. This opportunity is valued at £1,000,000 net and involves services that enhance the licensing solutions and offer added value beyond compliance. The procurement method in use is an "open procedure," ensuring a transparent and inclusive bidding process.

This tender offers lucrative opportunities for businesses specialising in software licensing, particularly those accredited by Microsoft. Firms with a proven track record in supporting public sector organisations can demonstrate their capabilities in delivering not only compliance solutions but also value-added services. The evaluation criteria focus on quality and strategic relevance, as well as cost-effectiveness, with considerations for small and medium enterprises. Eligible businesses can expect a contract period starting in January 2026, allowing for a substantial engagement duration till the end of December 2029. This presents a chance for companies to expand their public sector portfolio while offering innovative cost-saving strategies.

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Notice Title

Microsoft Licensing Solutions Partner Services

Notice Description

The Tenderer must be fully accredited with Microsoft as a licencing partner. They must be able to demonstrate a strong track record and expert knowledge of supporting public sector organisations in renewing and managing their Microsoft ESA to secure best value and a strong return on investment. The Tenderer must be able to demonstrate how they add value to HCPC over and above ensuring licencing compliance in the following areas: LSP services included within the cost of the ESA that would enable HCPC to get best value and maximum return on its investment. Additional services that are chargeable, but which the Tenderer would seeks to secure funding through other channels to minimise the additional cost to HCPC.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059a68
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056610-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48218000 - License management software package

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE HEALTH AND CARE PROFESSIONS COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@hcpc-uk.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE11 4BU
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)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Kennington
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

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