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Microsoft Licences (Microsoft Enterprise Agreement)

AVON FIRE AUTHORITY

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29 Jan 2026 at 14:46

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for Microsoft Licences, specifically under the Microsoft Enterprise Agreement, was undertaken by the Avon Fire Authority. This tender falls under the industry category of Software Package and Information Systems and targets the provision of goods within the UK region "UKK1". The procurement stage has reached completion with the award contract dated 29th January 2026, following the award being signed on 29th September 2025. The method used was a limited procedure without publication of a call for competition, directed by Crown Commercial Services through the NFC190 aggregation route. The contract, valued at £923,826.20, includes an option for a 12-month extension despite a lot being cancelled earlier.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in software licensing and IT solutions, particularly those that are experienced or interested in working with public sector organisations like fire authorities. Large enterprises, such as Ultima Business Solutions Limited, have already secured the contract due to their capacity to deliver on quality and price criteria, with a strong focus on the latter (80%). Businesses that can provide competitive pricing alongside high-quality technical offerings are well-suited for such opportunities. The involvement of Crown Commercial Services highlights the importance of compliance with governmental procurement frameworks for interested suppliers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Microsoft Licences (Microsoft Enterprise Agreement)

Notice Description

Procurement of the Microsoft licences under the agreement via NFC190 CCS Microsoft Aggregation, Lot 2.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Procurement of the Microsoft licences under the agreement via NFC190 CCS Microsoft Aggregation, Lot 2.

Options: There is the option for a 12 month extension under the aggregation process.

Procurement Information

The procurement was undertaken via an Aggregated Route by Crown Commercial Services - NFC190

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-061230
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008116-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£923,826 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
AVON FIRE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Gosia Frak
Contact Email
gosia.frak@avonfire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PORTISHEAD
Postcode
BS20 8JJ
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK61 North Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK1 Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area
Local Authority
North Somerset
Electoral Ward
Portishead West
Westminster Constituency
North Somerset

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ULTIMA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS

Further Information

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