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QU1074738

WEST OXFORDSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL

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01 Jun 2026 at 15:45

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01 Jun 2026 at 14:28

Summary of the contracting process

West Oxfordshire District Council has engaged in a procurement process for the renewal of Microsoft M365 licence products for the 2026-2027 period. This process falls under the Services industry category with a focus on license management software development. The contracting authority is based in Witney, United Kingdom, and operates as a regional or local authority. The procurement method chosen for this process was 'limited', and it was conducted without a prior publication of a call for competition, justified through a framework agreement. The procurement process is currently in the award stage, with the contract being actively awarded to Trustmarque Solutions Ltd on the 1st of April, 2026. The total contract value is £216,988.87.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in software development services to gain traction through participation in governmental contracts. Companies capable of managing software licenses or those with expertise in renewable technology solutions would find this tender particularly conducive to business growth. Though the process adopted was 'limited', the successful bidder, Trustmarque Solutions Ltd, showcases the potential for companies with niche specializations to secure significant contracts without needing to undergo competitive tendering. Positioned in the technology region in the UK, businesses with similar competencies may find future contracts within this framework advantageous for long-term strategic growth.

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Notice Title

QU1074738

Notice Description

Microsoft M365 licence products renewal 2026-2027

Procurement Information

Awarded through framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06aa95
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051584-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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

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


CPV Codes

72212218 - License management software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£216,988 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jun 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST OXFORDSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WITNEY
Postcode
OX28 1NB
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLK1 Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area

Local Authority
West Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Witney North
Westminster Constituency
Witney

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TRUSTMARQUE SOLUTIONS

Further Information

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