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Award

22 Jun 2026 at 12:21

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by East Suffolk Council for the purchase of Business Central Licenses has reached the award stage. Categorised under the software and IT services industry, this contract is situated in the UK, specifically in the East of England region (Woodbridge). The key contract award date was 22nd May 2026, with the contract period commencing on 22nd June 2026 and potentially extending until 22nd May 2028. The procurement method used was a limited competition below the threshold, and the contract was awarded to Bytes Software Services Limited for a gross value of £50,447.60. This process was governed under the legal basis of the UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in software package and IT services, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs). With three bids at the final stage, the awarded contract underscores the competitive landscape and potential for service providers in consulting, software development, and support services to leverage similar opportunities. As an SME, Bytes Software Services demonstrated their capacity to secure the contract amidst a limited competition procurement process, highlighting the importance of strategic positioning and expertise within this industry category. Businesses with similar capabilities and knowledge of the UK regional market can consider positioning themselves for future tenders offered by sub-central government authorities like East Suffolk Council.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Business Central Licenses

Notice Description

Purchase of Business Central Licenses

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ba1f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058515-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£42,039 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
21 Jun 2026 - 22 May 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
WOODBRIDGE
Postcode
IP12 1RT
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH63 East Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Melton
Westminster Constituency
Suffolk Coastal

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BYTES SOFTWARE SERVICES

Further Information

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