Planning

CBC-2016 Microsoft Renewal

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

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Planning

26 May 2026 at 21:12

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Central Bedfordshire Council, under the planning stage, is titled "CBC-2016 Microsoft Renewal". This tender involves the renewal of Microsoft licenses and services, categorised under the software supply services industry. Located in Shefford, the procurement aligns with the legal basis of the UKPGA 2023/54 and is planned to commence on 1st January 2028 and conclude on 31st December 2030. An important future notice date is set for 30th June 2027, providing potential contractors with ample time to prepare their bids. The total contract value is anticipated to be £4,500,000, with the contract categorised as above threshold, highlighting its significance and scale.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in software supply services, particularly those with expertise in Microsoft products. With a significant contract value, it offers an opportunity for growth and portfolio expansion for suppliers capable of meeting the requirements. Businesses with relevant experience in managing and delivering sizeable IT service contracts would be well-suited to compete in this procurement process. The anticipated timeline allows for strategic planning and preparation, ensuring that capable firms are ready to engage when the formal tendering process begins.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CBC-2016 Microsoft Renewal

Notice Description

Renewal of Microsoft licenses and services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a542
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049325-2026
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

72268000 - Software supply services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,750,000 £1M-£10M
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
30 Jun 20272 years to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2028 - 31 Dec 2030 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
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFORD
Postcode
SG17 5TQ
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH25 Central Bedfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Central Bedfordshire
Electoral Ward
Shefford
Westminster Constituency
Hitchin

Further Information

Notice Documents

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