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NFC193 Microsoft Software Aggregation

DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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24 Mar 2026 at 09:25

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process detailed in this document concerns the Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council, focusing on the title "NFC193 Microsoft Software Aggregation." This contract falls within the industry category of Software package and information systems and entails the supply of Microsoft software. The procurement method was limited, executed via the Crown Commercial Services Framework NFC193, without a prior publication of a call for competition. Located in the region UKG36, the procurement stage is classified as Award, with the award entered on 24th February 2026, and the contract valued at £4,487,652.68. Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council serves as the buyer, operating from Dudley, United Kingdom, underscoring their role as a regional authority in public services.

For businesses looking to expand, this contract offers opportunities particularly to those within the software supply sector. Large-scale suppliers like Software One UK Ltd, who was awarded the active contract, can leverage such awards to bolster their portfolios and solidify relationships within public sector procurement frameworks. Given the specialised nature of the goods category, businesses with expertise in software packages and systems, particularly those adept at navigating contracts without prior competitive calls, would be ideal candidates. Engagement with regional authorities such as the Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council can also drive growth through consistent procurement collaboration under frameworks like the NFC193.

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Notice Title

NFC193 Microsoft Software Aggregation

Notice Description

Supply of MS Software

Procurement Information

Crown Commercial Services Framework used - NFC193 Microsoft Aggregation

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06723c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026598-2026
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
£4,487,652 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Feb 20261 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DUDLEY
Postcode
DY1 1HF
Post Town
Dudley
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG36 Dudley
Delivery Location
TLG36 Dudley

Local Authority
Dudley
Electoral Ward
St. James's
Westminster Constituency
Dudley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTWARE ONE

Further Information

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