Planning

Microsoft ESA licensing agreement renewal

BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

28 Apr 2026 at 18:00

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council is planning a procurement process for the renewal of its Microsoft ESA licensing agreement, classified under the 'Software package and information systems' category. This planned procurement addresses the renewal of licenses valued at £3,000,000, with a gross amount of £3,200,000. The procurement falls under goods and is above the threshold, allocated to the region of South Yorkshire, United Kingdom. The potential start and end dates for the contract are set from 1st June 2027 to 31st May 2032. Currently, the procurement is at the planning stage, with a future notice anticipated by 1st April 2027.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses dealing with software licensing solutions, especially SMEs, which are deemed suitable for involvement. Companies specialising in software package solutions and information systems have the potential to expand their client base by competing for this contract. The long-term nature of the contract and its substantial value indicate a promising avenue for sustained business growth and partnership with Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council, making it an attractive prospect for software providers aiming to establish themselves in the public sector. Considering the central government’s emphasis on engaging SMEs, businesses within this category may find additional support to bolster their proposal endeavours.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Microsoft ESA licensing agreement renewal

Notice Description

Renewal of licensing agreement for the Council's Microsoft ESA licenses

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068d58
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038862-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Apr 202711 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jun 2027 - 31 May 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE
Postcode
S70 2TA
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE33 Barnsley
Delivery Location
TLE31 Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham
Local Authority
Barnsley
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Barnsley North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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