Planning

Microsoft Enterprise Subscription

POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR WEST MIDLANDS

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Planning

26 May 2026 at 15:58

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Police and Crime Commissioner for West Midlands is preparing for a procurement process titled "Microsoft Enterprise Subscription," within the services industry category. The project is situated in Birmingham, within the UK's West Midlands region. It is in the planning stage, with a future notice date of 2nd November 2026, and the expected contract period will span from 1st January 2027 to 31st December 2029. The procurement involves a substantial value, with a gross amount of £17,000,000, as part of the sub-central government public authority framework. The procurement method is a tender process which will enable the West Midlands Police to secure licences for core software products critical to their operations.

This tender presents a considerable opportunity for businesses specialising in software-related services, particularly those with experience in large-scale enterprise applications and IT infrastructure. Companies capable of providing Microsoft software solutions or managing enterprise subscription agreements will find this contract well-aligned with their expertise. Engaging with the West Midlands Police offers a chance for businesses to reinforce their reputation in the public sector and to establish or expand their presence in governmental IT solutions, driving business growth and potentially leading to further collaborations within the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Microsoft Enterprise Subscription

Notice Description

The Microsoft Enterprise Subscription Agreement allows West Midlands Police to procure licences for a significant number of core software products used across the force.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a4c2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049176-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72260000 - Software-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£14,000,000 £10M-£100M
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
2 Nov 20266 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 2029 3-4 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
POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR WEST MIDLANDS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 6AT
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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