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Microsoft 365 Subscription

EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL

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25 Jun 2026 at 09:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Microsoft 365 Subscription" was conducted by East Suffolk Council, a regional authority based in Woodbridge, UK. This procurement, completed as of 25th June 2026, falls under the IT services category, specifically consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The service was intended for the UKH region and was awarded through a limited procurement process, specifically an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract was signed with Bytes Software Service Ltd on 24th April 2026, for a total value of £271,039. The procurement was executed via the Y23065 KCS Framework due to urgency, and the procurement stage has moved beyond award into an active contract status.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those capable of delivering software consulting and support. As the procurement was awarded through a specific framework, businesses already on such frameworks or familiar with its operations stand at an advantage. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs), such as Bytes Software Service Ltd, have demonstrated success in securing such contracts, highlighting the potential for similar firms to grow their business within the public sector by engaging in contracts of this nature. The fast-tracking of awards due to urgency in sectors like IT indicates potential ongoing opportunities for quick and effective service delivery.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Microsoft 365 Subscription

Notice Description

Annual Microsoft 365 Subscriptions (Awarded via Y23065 KCS Framework)

Lot Information

Lot 1

Annual Microsoft 365 Subscriptions procured via Y23065 KCS Framework

Procurement Information

This was directly awarded via the Y23065 KCS Framework due to urgency

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bcb9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059688-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award 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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£271,039 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Apr 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

Buyer & Supplier

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
TLH East (England)
Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Melton
Westminster Constituency
Suffolk Coastal

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BYTES SOFTWARE SERVICE

Further Information

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