Award

QU1074736

CHELTENHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL

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TenderUpdate

01 Jun 2026 at 15:40

Award

01 Jun 2026 at 14:50

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process managed by Cheltenham Borough Council involves the acquisition of license management software development services, specifically focusing on Microsoft M365, Power BI, and Project licenses for a 12-month subscription. The procurement is categorised under the services industry and was executed through a limited procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The award was made on 1st June 2026, with the procurement having already reached the complete stage. The process is defined by the legal basis CELEX:32014L0024 and was conducted to serve the region of Cheltenham in the United Kingdom, categorised under industry code CPV:72212218.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in software development and IT services, particularly those providing Microsoft product solutions. Large-scale ICT companies, such as Trustmarque Solutions Ltd, which was awarded the contract, are well-suited to compete in such tenders due to their capacity to meet the specific technological needs outlined. This type of procurement can provide a pathway for business growth by ensuring long-term engagement with regional or local authorities, enhancing a company's portfolio, and offering stable revenue from such authorised contracts.

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Notice Title

QU1074736

Notice Description

Microsoft M365, Power BI, Project licences for 12 months subscription.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Microsoft M365, Power BI, Project licences for 12 months subscription.

Procurement Information

Awarded through framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06aaa6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051576-2026
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
£120,006 £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
CHELTENHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHELTENHAM
Postcode
GL50 9SA
Post Town
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
Cheltenham
Electoral Ward
College
Westminster Constituency
Cheltenham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TRUSTMARQUE SOLUTIONS

Further Information

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