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Microsoft 365 Enterprise Agreement

POPLAR HOUSING AND REGENERATION COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION LIMITED

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23 Mar 2026 at 10:43

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Microsoft 365 Enterprise Agreement" has been completed by the Poplar Housing and Regeneration Community Association Limited, a housing association based in London, United Kingdom. This process falls under the goods category, specifically "Software package and information systems". It utilised a limited procurement method through a direct award under an existing Framework Agreement, Y23065, without a prior call for competition. The contract was awarded to Softcat PLC, a large-scale supplier, on 16th March 2026, with a contract value of £590,000. This agreement includes subscriptions for Microsoft services and offers options for additional license purchases over an initial three years, with the possibility of extensions.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses involved in software and information systems, particularly those specialising in enterprise solutions and subscription services. Firms like Softcat PLC, with a proven track record in providing large-scale software solutions, would be well-suited to compete in such a procurement. Businesses looking to expand their offerings in tech solutions or those focused on strategic partnerships with housing and community sectors may find similar tenders advantageous for growth. Moreover, understanding the framework agreements and direct award processes could offer competitive insights for businesses aiming to collaborate with entities like Poplar Housing for future procurement opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Microsoft 365 Enterprise Agreement

Notice Description

Purchase of a Microsoft Enterprise Agreement covering usage of subscription services from Microsoft.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Microsoft Enterprise Agreement covering 373 E5 users, 105 F3 users with security and compliance addons, and other sundry associated licenses, with option to purchase more licenses as reuqired.

Options: Initial 3 years with 2 option 3 year extensions.

Procurement Information

Procurement was made using an existing Framework Agreement ( Y23065 - Software Products and Associated Services). This framework permits a direct award of the contact.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067117
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026129-2026
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
£590,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
POPLAR HOUSING AND REGENERATION COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 6DA
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Lansbury
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

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