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Microsoft License Renewal

UTTLESFORD DISTRICT COUNCIL

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06 Mar 2026 at 15:40

Summary of the contracting process

Uttlesford District Council has completed the procurement process for the renewal of Microsoft licenses, classified under license management software packages within the goods category. The procurement was conducted through a call-off procedure via mini-competition under the KCS Software Products and Associated Services Framework, without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract was awarded on 16th February 2026 to Bytes Software Services Limited, based in Leatherhead, UK, with a contract value of £538,000. The procurement activity took place within the UKH region, specifically targeting regional or local authority needs in Saffron Walden.

This procurement activity presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in software licensing and management services. Companies with expertise in providing such software solutions can leverage frameworks like the KCS Software Products and Associated Services Framework to gain visibility and compete in similar tenders. Large-scale businesses, particularly those with established platforms for electronic bids, as evidenced by the four bids received, were well-suited to compete in this tender process. The approach of utilising a limited procurement method implies that businesses with niche capabilities and established relationships within frameworks can benefit from similar opportunities.

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Notice Title

Microsoft License Renewal

Notice Description

Call-off via mini-competition under the KCS Software Products and Associated Services Framework for Microsoft Licenses

Lot Information

Lot 1

Call-off via mini-competition under the KCS Software Products and Associated Services Framework for Microsoft Licenses

Procurement Information

This contract was awarded via the KCS Software Products and Associated Services Framework

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066489
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020555-2026
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

48218000 - License management software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£538,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Feb 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UTTLESFORD DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SAFFRON WALDEN
Postcode
CB11 4ER
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH35 West Essex
Delivery Location
TLH3 Essex

Local Authority
Uttlesford
Electoral Ward
Saffron Walden Audley
Westminster Constituency
North West Essex

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BYTES SOFTWARE SERVICES

Further Information

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