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Microsoft License Renewal

Gloucestershire County Council

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29 May 2026 at 13:25

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process undertaken by Gloucestershire County Council involved awarding a contract for "Microsoft License Renewal" within the software package and information systems industry category. The process, carried out under a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition, resulted in an award to Trustmarque Solutions Ltd. The contract, starting 1 April 2024, spans three years and was facilitated by the Crown Commercial Service’s TePAS framework agreement, specifically under lot 3, which focuses on software and associated services. This procurement aimed to facilitate the council's needs for Microsoft's cloud services, software licences, and support services, with the possibility of a significant uplift in Microsoft 365 Copilot licences incorporated into the contract terms.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in software services and licensing, particularly those experienced in managing Microsoft products. Companies in this field can capitalise on the long-term contract and the associated potential for additional service provisions due to the included 20% contingency for license volume increases. Trustmarque Solutions Ltd, a large-scale supplier, successfully secured the award, demonstrating that larger enterprises with the capability to offer comprehensive software and support services are well-positioned to benefit from such government procurements. This engagement underscores the importance of aligning service offerings with public sector needs, particularly in technology-driven solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Microsoft License Renewal

Notice Description

Microsoft Licencing Renewal - including but not limited to the following: Microsoft Cloud Services Microsoft Software Licences Software assurance services and Unified Support Services Microsoft 365 Copilot licences Associated Microsoft Products and Services

Lot Information

Lot 1

The council participated in the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Technology Products & Associated Services RM6068 - Lot 3 Software and Associated Services via an aggregated call-off competition for the supply of: Microsoft Cloud Services Microsoft Software Licences Software assurance services and Unified Support Services Microsoft 365 Copilot licences Any associated Microsoft Products and Services The contract is for a three-year period from 1 April 2024. A 20% contingency has been incorporated as a flexible provision to accommodate potential increases in licence volumes. This includes the possibility of a significant uplift in Microsoft 365 Copilot licences. Additional information: A 20% contingency has been incorporated as a flexible provision to accommodate potential increases in licence volumes. This includes the possibility of a significant uplift in Microsoft 365 Copilot licences.

Procurement Information

This was procured via an "aggregated competition" process that was carried out by the Crown Commercial Service under the Crown Commercial Services (CCS) TePAS framework agreement, lot 3 (RM6068).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a8eb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050847-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Gloucestershire County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLOUCESTER
Postcode
GL1 2TG
Postcode Area
Gloucester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLK1 Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area
Local Authority
Gloucester
Electoral Ward
Westgate
Westminster Constituency
Gloucester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Trustmarque Solutions Ltd

Further Information

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