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ACE 1044 DAC - Microsoft Licences

ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND

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20 Nov 2025 at 12:06

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Arts Council England, a central government public authority, focused on procuring Microsoft product licences. Located in Manchester, UK, the buyer sought to fulfil the contract titled "ACE 1044 DAC - Microsoft Licences," which pertains to the IT software package industry category. The procurement method was direct, conducted below the threshold without competition. The contract was awarded to Espria Limited, an SME based in Hertfordshire, on 29th August 2025, and it spans from 31st August 2025 to 28th February 2026. The total gross value of the contract is GBP 96,787.30.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT software solutions, especially those offering Microsoft licensing and support services. SMEs like Espria Limited, which have a robust portfolio in software services, are well-suited for such procurement processes due to their agility and specialised expertise. Companies looking to expand their footprint in public sector contracts and those focusing on enhancing their offerings in digital solutions, specifically related to Microsoft products, may find similar opportunities beneficial for growth and expansion in this domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ACE 1044 DAC - Microsoft Licences

Notice Description

ACE 1044 DAC - Microsoft Licences Supply of various Microsoft product licences. Including but not limited to; Office 365, Teams, Teams Rooms and Telephony, Dynamics CRM. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=995837532

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e556
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075612-2025
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

48517000 - IT software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£80,656 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Aug 20255 months ago
Contract Period
30 Aug 2025 - 28 Feb 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
ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND
Contact Name
Procurement Services
Contact Email
procurement.services@artscouncil.org.uk
Contact Phone
01619344317

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 1FN
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ESPRIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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