Planning

Licence for Microsoft Enterprise

EAST SUFFOLK AND NORTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Planning

26 May 2026 at 11:32

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust is planning a procurement process for a "Licence for Microsoft Enterprise," focusing on a licence for Microsoft Server and Cloud Enrolment for Azure. This process is in the planning stage, with a future notice date set for 1st August 2026 and the contract period planned from 1st April 2027 to 31st March 2032. Located in Colchester, United Kingdom, this procurement falls under the category of enterprise resource planning software packages. Any potential procurement may not proceed if deemed unnecessary due to alternative delivery arrangements or existing contract extensions. The Trust's needs relate primarily to O365 and Azure support within their technological environment.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in enterprise resource planning software and IT service support, particularly those with expertise in Microsoft products and cloud services. Companies that can offer robust solutions for Microsoft Azure and Office 365 implementations are well-positioned to support the Trust's transformation efforts. Engaging in this procurement could lead to a long-term partnership, allowing businesses to gain a foothold in the public sector, especially in central government agencies. The collaboration could not only enhance the vendor's portfolio but also drive business growth through ongoing projects and extensions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Licence for Microsoft Enterprise

Notice Description

Licence for Microsoft Server and Cloud Enrolment for Azure. The Trust are using O365 and Azure and therefore require a partner who can support our current environment and help continue the transformation across the Trust. The Authority reserves the right not to proceed to procurement where it is determined that the service is no longer required, alternative delivery arrangements are available, existing contractual extension provisions can be utilised, or for any other operational, commercial, or strategic reason.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a355
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048672-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48451000 - Enterprise resource planning software package

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Aug 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 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
EAST SUFFOLK AND NORTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COLCHESTER
Postcode
CO4 5JL
Post Town
Colchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Colchester
Electoral Ward
Mile End
Westminster Constituency
Colchester

Further Information

Notice Documents

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