Planning

Microsoft Enterprise Agreement

SLOUGH BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

15 May 2026 at 15:23

Summary of the contracting process

Slough Borough Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process for the "Microsoft Enterprise Agreement." This involves the procurement of a comprehensive licensing arrangement for Microsoft software and services, including Microsoft 365, Windows Server, and Azure, as well as associated support services. This opportunity is classified under the industry categories of "License management software package" and "IT services." The contract is set to start on 1st October 2026 and end on 30th September 2029, with potential renewal available until 30th September 2030. The procurement notice is expected to be published by 30th September 2026, and services will be delivered within the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for companies specialising in IT services and software license management to enhance their business portfolio by engaging with a reputable public authority. It is particularly well-suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their footprint in the public sector. With the need for licensing management, cloud enrolment, and associated support services, businesses offering expertise in Microsoft software and cloud solutions will find this an attractive proposition.

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Notice Title

Microsoft Enterprise Agreement

Notice Description

Procurement of a Microsoft Enterprise Agreement and Server and Cloud Enrolment (SCE) licensing arrangement, including the provision, renewal, management, and support of Microsoft software licences, subscriptions, and associated cloud services. The contract will cover Microsoft enterprise licensing requirements across the Council's ICT estate, including but not limited to Microsoft 365, Windows Server, SQL Server, Azure, user/device licences, server and cloud enrolments, software assurance, licence compliance, and related reseller support services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069a54
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045057-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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

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


CPV Codes

48218000 - License management software package

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Sep 20264 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SLOUGH BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SLOUGH
Postcode
SL1 2EL
Post Town
Slough
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ15 Berkshire East
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Slough
Electoral Ward
Herschel Park
Westminster Constituency
Slough

Further Information

Notice Documents

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