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LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT

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Planning

21 May 2026 at 09:31

Summary of the contracting process

The Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government is planning a procurement process titled "Microsoft LAR" under the industry category of Software package and information systems, as well as Software-related services. Located in Cardiff, UK, this procurement is currently in the planning stage with an expected notice date by 1st April 2027. The contract is projected to start on 1st November 2027 and end on 30th October 2030, allowing a significant timeline for service delivery. The procurement is conducted under the UK_PGA legal framework and is valued at approximately GBP 60,000,000 net. The tender process is managed by the Corporate Procurement Services division in Cardiff, and any inquiries can be directed via email to CPSProcurementAdvice@gov.wales.

This tender provides substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in IT services, software development, Internet support, and consultancy. Enterprises that are well-suited for this procurement include small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), as these groups have been highlighted for suitability. Companies capable of providing Microsoft licensing solutions will find this tender particularly beneficial. By participating in this tender, businesses can strengthen their portfolios and expand their foothold in the public sector's IT services domain.

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Notice Description

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069e9b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051586-2026
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jun 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Aug 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 2 Sep 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 3NQ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Cathays
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Further Information

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