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Microsoft Services

OXFORD CITY COUNCIL

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20 Mar 2026 at 09:23

Summary of the contracting process

Oxford City Council has awarded a contract for the provision of Microsoft 365 and associated licences, under the CCS Framework RM6098. The procurement process pertains to the goods industry category, focusing on software packages and information systems. The contract was awarded following a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition, as the directive allows procurement outside its scope. This tender process culminated in the award stage, with SoftwareOne UK Limited emerging as the successful supplier. The contract, valued at £1,758,307, was signed on 19 March 2026, and covers supply within the region UKJ14. Although initially included as a lot, part of the tender was eventually cancelled, indicating adjustments during the procurement lifecycle.

This tender provides growth opportunities particularly for businesses specialising in software distribution and licensing management. It suits companies capable of fulfilling the technological demands of local councils or regional agencies, and offers a platform for those scaled at a large capacity to secure substantial contracts. The involvement of a well-defined procurement structure, like the CCS Framework, highlights potential repeat business and ongoing engagement with governmental bodies. Businesses with a foothold in providing software solutions, particularly Microsoft products, would find competing for similar tenders advantageous for expanding their portfolio and establishing strong governmental connections. Additionally, Oxford City Council’s procurement needs align with organisations looking to leverage frameworks for competitive advantage in public sector engagements.

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Notice Title

Microsoft Services

Notice Description

Provision of Microsoft 365 and associated licences.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Microsoft 365 and associated licences for three years to meet needs of organisation. Tendered via CCS Framework RM6098.

Procurement Information

Further Competition on CCS Framework RM6098.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066fd5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025554-2026
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
£1,758,307 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 20262 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
OXFORD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORD
Postcode
OX1 1BX
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC

Local Authority
Oxford
Electoral Ward
Holywell
Westminster Constituency
Oxford West and Abingdon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTWAREONE

Further Information

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