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CP2763-26 Supply of ICT Software Services

Devon County Council

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

06 Aug 2026 at 14:03

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

18 Jun 2026 at 15:24

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

31 Mar 2026 at 15:24

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Devon County Council procured ICT software licensing and related software asset management services for its organisation in Devon. The requirement covers expert advice on software licensing, licence optimisation and compliance, and competitive pricing. It is divided into Microsoft Enterprise Agreements and ad hoc software licences. The work is a technology services requirement, covering software supply, licensing support and associated consultancy. The Microsoft lot includes reviewing existing licences, advising on usage, new services, licensing models and compliance, and supporting a possible change of channel partner. The ad hoc lot covers the supply of licences identified by the council during the framework. Both lots relate to IT consulting, software development, internet and support services, with delivery in Devon.

The procurement used an above-threshold open procedure and has reached the awarded and signed-contract stage. Both lots were awarded to Specialist Computer Centres plc on 16 June 2026, with contracts signed on 3 August 2026. Lot 1 was awarded at £8,000,000 excluding VAT and has a signed contract value of £12,000,000 excluding VAT. Lot 2 was awarded at £240,000 excluding VAT and has a signed contract value of £800,000 excluding VAT. Both contracts run from 1 November 2026 to 31 October 2029, with one discretionary 12-month renewal to 31 October 2030. Lot 1 was evaluated on quality at 70% and price at 30%; Lot 2 used quality at 60% and price at 40%. Suppliers could bid for and win one lot only.

This award shows sustained demand from Devon County Council for specialist software licensing capability, rather than general IT support alone. Relevant competitors would need experience supplying Microsoft Enterprise Agreements, reviewing existing licence estates, advising on optimisation and compliance, and responding to changes in usage, services and licensing models. A credible supplier for the ad hoc requirement would need access to a broad range of software publishers and the ability to obtain three compliant quotations for requested licences, then provide a competitive quotation within three working days. The requirement was suitable for SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises, although both awards went to a large technology supplier. Strong tender preparation would therefore need to evidence legal, financial and technical capacity, licensing expertise, responsive account management and competitive pricing.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CP2763-26 Supply of ICT Software Services

Notice Description

Devon County Council has engaged a specialist Licensing Solution Providers who can offer expert advice, best value and competitive prices for the supply of software, as well as associated Software Asset Management services. The services to be provided via the Framework Agreement are divided into the following Lots:- * Lot 1 - Microsoft Enterprise Agreements * Lot 2 - Ad hoc Licences

Lot Information

Lot 1 Microsoft Enterprise Agreements

Lot 1 - Microsoft Enterprise Agreements. DCC is contracted up to 31st August 2027 for the Microsoft Enterprise Agreements. The authority needs to be in a position to go live with the agreements on 1st September 2027 for the first three year term. This may involve a Change of Channel Partner (COCP) which will be processed via the relevant Microsoft routes. Under this agreement it is DCC's intention to call off 2 x 3 year terms for the Microsoft Enterprise Agreements.

Lot 2 - Ad hoc Licences.

This lot is required for ad hoc licences which will be purchased over the period of the framework. The authority has provided a list of the Ad hoc licences which were purchased in a 12 month period (May 2024 to April 2025) these form the pricing schedule for Lot 2, this does not guarantee the quantities of future requirements. This information has been provided to enable suppliers can gain an understanding of the variety of licensing the authority has purchased.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06799e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074779-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£13,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£13,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
£8,240,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£12,800,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jun 20263 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Devon County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX2 4QD
Postcode Area
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK43 Devon CC
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Newtown and St Leonard's
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Specialist Computer Centres

Further Information

Notice Documents

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